I have a 17HMR heavy barrel with a gray (cheap) synth stock. I've been having problems inserting magazines since it was new. I thought it just needed some use to break it in. If you look at the mag well with a mag inserted (barrel pointing up) There is no gap on the left side (between mag and mag plate) but almost 1/4 inch on the right. The finish is actually scraping off the plate where the mag rubs against it when I jam it in. I also have to jiggle the empty mag to pull it out.
A dremmel to the mag plate would take care of it but it doesn't seem right.
I tried loosening plate screws to see if I could shift it over a bit but theres no room to play with.
I hope to avoid shipping back to Savage. BTW It shoots and feeds fine.
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.