Could be a combination of both. Definately the mtg screws will let your barrel touch the stock which will change your point of impact depending on which side of the barrel channel it is hitting. Torque the screws to 30 inch pounds while keeping the barrel centered in the channel. then run a dollar bill down the channel to see if the barrel is free floated as it should be, not hitting the stock anywhere. You may have to sand out the barrel channel a bit with sandpaper on a dowel. If that doesnt work then check the scope mounting screws. Sometimes those cheap scopes can be pretty good. I have an older Simmons 3-9 that is amazingly accurate, tracks well and so far works OK. 7-8 yrs old. It will stay on the rifle it is on until it proves it cant do the job anymore. When cash poor you make do with what you have.
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