My brother went shooting today with the new Savage tr 22long rifle. The shooting conditions were great wih only 2mph winds, but the problem was that the rifle only grouped 2-3 1/2 moa at 100 yards. He used several different types of ammo and the groups never closed, and then he tried a savage mark ll bvs and it grouped sub moa at 100 yards with same ammo. We also found the savage tr has a very loose chamber because he put a round in the chamber with the bolt removed and then put the but on the ground with the barrel facing up and the 22 cartrige fell out. Has anyone had any similar problems with their new tr rifle. Any input would be appreciated .Thanks in advance.
Savage TR need help
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Re: Savage TR need help
Sounds like u need to send it back to Savage. Also check the takedown screws and make sure they're tight.
Sounds like u need to send it back to Savage. Also check the takedown screws and make sure they're tight.
Re: Savage TR need help
Thanks for responding. I will tell him to check the screws. We were wandering if anyone who has one has had any similar experiences and what they might have done to fix it. Thanks.
Thanks for responding. I will tell him to check the screws. We were wandering if anyone who has one has had any similar experiences and what they might have done to fix it. Thanks.
Re: Savage TR need help
Ok I checked my TR and the case stayed in the chamber unless I gave the butt a slight tap then it fell out. Keep in mind I have over 1500 rds thru it and have not brushed the barrel it only gets wet and dry patches and mine is a tack driver even with CCI Std Vel. I would check the scope and mounts. I can tell you this Savage had a run of undersized bases (which I got a set) I had to file the rings to get them to tighten up. Here is a link with some pics Hopes this helps
TR Bases
Ok I checked my TR and the case stayed in the chamber unless I gave the butt a slight tap then it fell out. Keep in mind I have over 1500 rds thru it and have not brushed the barrel it only gets wet and dry patches and mine is a tack driver even with CCI Std Vel. I would check the scope and mounts. I can tell you this Savage had a run of undersized bases (which I got a set) I had to file the rings to get them to tighten up. Here is a link with some pics Hopes this helps
TR Bases
Re: Savage TR need help
When a .22LR won't shoot, first thing I look at is the crown, and my first priority wth a .22LR is to protect that crown.
Greg
When a .22LR won't shoot, first thing I look at is the crown, and my first priority wth a .22LR is to protect that crown.
Greg
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