Issue with Choate Tactical stock and a moving Savage Hog Hunter action

[Dcoil1]

I've recently noticed an issue with my Savage Hog Hunter in a Choate Tactical stock. If I grab the barrel and pull to one side, the action seems to pivot on the front action screw and remains pulled to one side when I let go.

Here's some pics:

Top-down, action straight



Now with the action barrel pulled to one side:



Some important info:

1. The action screws are both torqued to 60 in-lbs.
2. The action feels tight in the stock, and there's no up or down play, only side to side.
3. I've already tried grinding down the rear action screw, but had no effect, as suggested by this thread: http://www.savageshooters.com/showth...-action-wiggle

Has anyone out there had this problem? Is there anything I can do to fix this? I really enjoy this stock and I'd rather not have to get rid of it!

Thanks

[short round]

That is unusual, could it be swiveling at the front of the action. Check to see if the recoil lug is bottomed out in the recess, there should be some clearance. Another possible is the magazine, if used, is holding the action off the bedding blocks.