I purchased a new one about 6 months ago and couldn't get it on bullseye at 50 yards. I started with a new Vortex crossfire scope and rings and was still 20" right of the bull when I ran out of adjustment. Mounted a Nikon Buckmaster 4-12x50 that I had been using on a another rifle for a year and was still 6" right of the bull. I wrote a letter describing the problem and sent the rifle back to Savage. I think I called to get an RMA #. 2 weeks later I received a new rifle (new serial #), which I sighted in in 4 shots. I love the rifle and 17HMR. I had read that other people had similar problems. I think the bases that come with the rifles are not always aligned correctly. Everything went smoothly with Savage. Good luck with your issue.