rc109a
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I bought last year a Savage 16 in 308 with the detachable muzzle break. I could not get the rifle to shoot anything less then 3" at 100yds (3rnd groups). After much deliberation I decided to send the rifle back to Savage. I plan on using this rifle to hunt with mainly, so the rounds I used were all set for that goal.
I got a call today saying my rifle is being shipped out and nothing is wrong. They stated that they got a 1.3" group off a fixed rest with indoor range conditions using 168g Hornady TAP ammunition. They said this group was acceptable. I asked if they could try with hunting rounds and they said they did not do that.
Now I have tried switching scopes (3 different types and models), several manufactured ammunition, and numerous reloads in an attempt to get this rifle to group less then 3". If I shot more then 3 rounds the groups would spread out beyond 4"-5". I have had others shoot the rifle with even worse results. They are sending the rifle back with the target.
Should I keep messing with it or just get rid of it? I am thinking I should have went with my first impulse and bought the Tikka, but everyone swears up and down about the Savage.
I got a call today saying my rifle is being shipped out and nothing is wrong. They stated that they got a 1.3" group off a fixed rest with indoor range conditions using 168g Hornady TAP ammunition. They said this group was acceptable. I asked if they could try with hunting rounds and they said they did not do that.
Now I have tried switching scopes (3 different types and models), several manufactured ammunition, and numerous reloads in an attempt to get this rifle to group less then 3". If I shot more then 3 rounds the groups would spread out beyond 4"-5". I have had others shoot the rifle with even worse results. They are sending the rifle back with the target.
Should I keep messing with it or just get rid of it? I am thinking I should have went with my first impulse and bought the Tikka, but everyone swears up and down about the Savage.