Hello, I've been a member for a while now, just trying to soak up all things Savage. I have what I think is a short leade/throat.
Every bullet I've tried, Hornady Amax's, 120 and 140's, 129 gr. interlock sp.(hunting load), and 130 swift sirocco, engages the lands at 2.770 to 2.780. I've been running these at about .005 off the lands, as it does not like more jump. Tried .020 and .035, and groups opened up considerably. Has anybody else experienced this?
Question two. The stock has bedding points for the barrel. Doesn't shoot too bad, between 5/8 to 1 inch,(three shot groups)fairly round, so doesn't seem to be stringing. Has anyone free floated their LRH in the original stock? If so, did it improve your groups?
Regards,
Rick