So, I have a Savage Axis in 30.06 that I won a few years back at the Puyallup sportsmans show in a raffle. I have been toying with the idea of putting a new heavier barrel on it. The current barrel consistently has fouling problems and shoots up and to the right in a three shot group. Grouping is typically 2" in a three shot group and I can't go through a 20 round box without the grouping opening up to 6" because of fouling.
I have been looking at Criterion barrels and just found Pac-Nor barrels. Any suggestions for a barrel? I figure I have $5 into this rifle so spending a little money on a barrel and a new stock will make it equivalent to a much higher priced rifle.
Using it for hunting big game only but I want to extend my comfort zone.
Any input is much appreciated!