Have seen much worse contact than what your picture shows. But another test would be the similar with the lug in place and just as the nut starts to "squeeze" the lug check all around between the action and lug with a feeler gauge. if there is more gap on the right the action face may very well be your problem. If you are comfortable with "hack true-ing" a wide mill bastard done delicately might get you a lot better looking mate on your "bluing". I've done it a couple of times and it will work if you are careful. There is room to play some but it usually only takes a few even strokes with more pressure on the high areas (but full contact all across the face). I would only recommend this if you were comfortable doing it and as a last resort. The smith that originally trued it should be the one to give his opinion first.
On the other hand getting back to the possible twisted action. No experience with this one but thought about during a restless night last night. A simple test might be to clamp down your action wrench (assuming it is the "Wheeler" style and make up a couple of long (4"-8") rods/studs with 1/4-28 thread (threaded rod would work if you can find it or long bolts). With the rods threaded into the action facing up, the two rods should be parallel (or close to it). If the rear one is tilted towards the bolt handle side of the action there may be some twist that could account for the barrel pointing right. I use to studs like this for bedding actions and I know they are parallel for installing and removing. A twisted action wouldn't allow that. Might be worth a try.
Nickles worth for today and hoping you find the best and easiest solution,
Randy
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