Random Discharge
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- Dec 31, 2002
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I think I stripped at least two of the screws and/or receiver holes mounting a scope base on my Savage Model 16, stainless. That tighter, tighter, oops, suddenly looser feedback from the screwdriver was a dead giveaway.
The good news is that the lock-tite seems to be doing its job, and neither scope or bases show signs of movement. The rifle groups around 1"-1.5" at 100 yds. But what can I say....it really bugs me to know it's "not right."
Am I better of leaving well enough alone? Should I have larger holes tapped and get some larger screws? Get a quote from Savage to repair it? Never get near a do-it-yourself scope mounting job again ? Thanks for any advice.
The good news is that the lock-tite seems to be doing its job, and neither scope or bases show signs of movement. The rifle groups around 1"-1.5" at 100 yds. But what can I say....it really bugs me to know it's "not right."
Am I better of leaving well enough alone? Should I have larger holes tapped and get some larger screws? Get a quote from Savage to repair it? Never get near a do-it-yourself scope mounting job again ? Thanks for any advice.