I'm researching barrels now. This rifle has a 22 inch sporter barrel on it with a walnut stock. I'm thinking about a 26 inch varmint barrel. Does anyone know if the two screw action of this model 10 will provide enough support for that much steel? I've had the action bedded so it fits in nice and snug. I've also installed a Savage target spring and like the trigger and I used a Dremmel tool and floated the tang. If I can sand out enough wood to make room for the larger diameter varmint barrel that may be the way to go.

Friends have suggested that I sell the gun and get one that can shoot but I can't do that in good conscious and stick another guy with this nightmare. I'm also thinking about contacting Savage to see if they can do anything for me.