What makes a rifle accurate?

[LongRange]

True, but the question is about the rifle. What can be done to improve the rifle. Shooting techniques and skills are a different issue.

Did you read the part where he said hes new to riffle shooting? So should he go out and buy the best of everything then learn to shoot? Or should he learn to shoot then up grade? The best up grade to a new shooter is to learn how to eliminate shooter error.

[icker96]

So sounds like the correct answer is be patient, have fun and practice. I will hold up on major upgrades for awhile.

[kevwil]

So sounds like the correct answer is be patient, have fun and practice. I will hold up on major upgrades for awhile.

It's possible to replace, upgrade, or improve every single part on that rifle. And it will probably shoot a bit better. But deep pockets and shortcuts only get you so far.

When it's time to upgrade, the first thing I would do is:

1. Replace/Upgrade the stock.
2. Work up the best hand load you can.

And you can realize more of your own potential with:

1. Better trigger
2. Better optics

Then keep practicing until that barrel is toast. When it's time to replace the barrel, you can get a really nice one and be consistently and confidently making groups in one ragged hole.

[foxx]

Did you read the part where he said hes new to riffle shooting? So should he go out and buy the best of everything then learn to shoot? Or should he learn to shoot then up grade? The best up grade to a new shooter is to learn how to eliminate shooter error.

No, I did not suggest he go out and buy the best of everything. I gave general answers to a question of what makes a Savage rifle an accurate rifle. It is perfectly appropriate to encourage a new shooter to learn proper technique and discipline, but we don't need to be arrogant and snippy about it. His was a perfectly appropriate and legitimate question. Answer it without trying to belittle him.