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I just went through this with my brand new savage. I had a Nikon prostaff 4-12 with a weaver tac mount. turns out it was a bad scope, barrel and the cheap stock, all combined it shot horrid. Replaced the scope, shot way better (it actually grouped), then I replaced the barrel, shot super, then I replaced the stock, stopped throwing shots.
Another thing to try is to shoot at the smallest target you can. I like to use small chevron type targets and shoot for the very tip of the chevron. I had grouping issues in the past using large 'dot' targets...difficult to get exact dead center.
Thanks for the ideas. I have a nikon pro staff scope and am shooting Remington Premier Accu tips in 165. They group 4-6" at 100 yds and I have shot it off a bench with a front rest, no rest and off hand, with similar results. I have tried Hornady and Federal ammo in 165 grain solid point bullets. Before I head back to the range I am going to check all of the scope mount screws, check the crown (it is crowned) and wait a bit longer between rounds. The trigger is heavy it seems, I am sure that it is still factory set. Also, I will see if I can get another shooter to give it a try. I would think groupings of 2-4" wouldn't be too much to ask