First time poster and wish everyone a Happy Holidays!

Received a Long Range Hunter in 6.5x284 Norma and took it out to the range for the first time yesterday. I used Black Hills 142 SMK ammo (listed specifically in the Savage gun manual).

Results were less than promising after getting it sighted in at 100 yards. 5 shot group was 3" vertical and 2" horizontal. As I was letting the barrel cool between shots I noticed the accustock was touching the left side of the barrel, that can't be good. The accustock also appears to have a pad built in at the end of the stock where it comes in final contact with the barrel. Mine is not free floated, is this standard?

Appreciate any thoughts, going to remove the action later today and take a look at the accustock.

Ed