Quote Originally Posted by celltech View Post
It happens... I had a .308 Axis that just never could seem to do better than 1.5-2" even after stock/pillars/bedding. Every single other Savage I have shoots sub MOA, so it was a sticking point for me. And of course the .308 was the only stainless Savage I had had bought. I ended up putting on a different barrel and have not looked back.

Sell the old barrel, recover some of your money, and enjoy the "new" rifle. I think most shoot fine from the factory with the occasional misstep. And I like your idea of getting a cheap used one if you know you will just replace the barrel anyway. The barrel nut is your door to nirvana...
The sour taste does not come from having a lemon but from savages customer service. The just did not seem to care