Quote Originally Posted by ellobo View Post
This is typical for many Savages out of the box. It's what is called a "timing issue" Go to this website home page and look for "Trueing and timeing", a post by Fred Moreo, the Savage expert. He tells you what is needed to make a superb rifle out of a sows ear. Very informative. He does the work and has a reputation for the best in the business.

El Lobo
Ellobo are you talking about head spacing? That's what his proglem seems like. Doesn't he need a set of go, no go gauges? Sounds lke he has to tight of a head spacing. Just curious. I learn from these type problems posted in here too.