They will likely do something if you contact them. However, I’m pretty sure they will deem that grouping is within Savage’s specs using factory ammo.
They will likely do something if you contact them. However, I’m pretty sure they will deem that grouping is within Savage’s specs using factory ammo.
thats not what is causing the issue you are having. First thing is to check to make sure everything is tight. Savages have a problem with the front scope mount screws being too long and bottoming out on the barrel threads instead of the mount. Take off the rear screws and then take one screw out of the front and see if the mount rocks. If it does then there is a problem. If not, put that screw back in and take out the next front one. If it rocks then the other screw is too long. If not then you are good.
Next thing is action screws. Every rifle seems to like them tightened different. But you will have to play with them to see. And the front might be different from the rear.
You can try to call or email Savage but they will not pay for you to ship the rifle into them. Your best bet is to take it back to where you got it and see if they can send it in for you. I have had to send a few back and I always just send the barreled action back. Shipping is too expensive to send the whole rifle in if you don't have to.
It simply may not like that ammo. That muzzle area looks butchered, or is that some type of grease ??
Either way, and since I can, I'd re-crown that barrel
Keeping my bad Karma intact since 1952
^Yes, That is one ugly crown^
+3 on the crown!
I'd be tempted to send it back to Savage. Yeah, the crown looks like someone pounded on it.
IIRC, they seem to consider a 1" group as sufficient (only 3 rounds on some models). In their FAQ they have a list of cartridges that they use, but, the 6.5PRC isn't on there. They seem to use premium ammo, such as Federal Gold Medal Match, Black Hills Match, etc when it is available in a cartridge.
But...my 12BVSS also had some bad groups when I first got it. Basically the first 3 shots were good, then went bad fast. Bottom line is it collected copper quickly. I started cleaning it even while at the range. Took a lot of shooting to smooth out.
So, first thing might be to clean the copper out and then try some different ammo. Maybe only a 3 round group.
that is carbon build up you are all seeing. The only thing that could be wrong is that nick he has circled. It happens when you run a muzzlebreak or flash hider or suppressor.
Look where each high spot is on the carbon. It is right where each grove is at. I will say that is a lot of carbon for very few rounds you shot.
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