Hoping for some troubleshooting accuracy.
have had several Savage rifles,they have all been good shooters, less than 1moa for the most part. Got this model 11 in 223 and it has been awful. 5 inch groups at 70 yards.
So far have tried
different scope (initially had bushnell factory scope on it, used a bushnell scope that is accurate on another rifle, same result)
different rings
tightened/torqued scope bases
tightened/torqued action screws
barrel is free floating
shooting off bipod with rear bag (I'm not the best shooter, but I'm not 5+ MOA)
Using the factory plastic stock, which I can't imagine is making THAT big of a difference.

Anything else I should check/do to the rifle that could be giving the rifle fits? float the tang?
next step would be tossing the barrel and starting fresh.
Bought the rifle used but it doesn't seem like the previous owner even shot it, very clean. (maybe he did shoot it and now I know why he sold it ha ha)

Any advice welcomed.