Hi Folks,

I bought a new 116 back in 2001 in .300 RUM and still love it to this day. Over time, the front swivel stud has started to turn excessively. In fact, it doesn't really loosen or tighten up, yet it doesn't feel stripped. Is there some kind of nut on the inside of the stock that might need to be snugged up? Ive never had the stock off to see, and I'm kind of worried about the potential effects doing so might have on POI. Right now, the gun has a Zeiss HD5 on it and is an absolute tack driver even with the factory Savage stock.
I thought I might mark the orientation of the screws before I take it off, if I do.

Any help on this would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Joe