Thread: Breaking in the 260rem and load development

Greetings again @Sidetrack,
You may know the standard test for bedding but just in case here it is. With the action snugged down in the stock hold the barrel and fore end with one hand and loosen the front action screw. You should not feel any movement between the barrel and fore end. Do the same thing with the rear screw and the tang and stock. Once again there should be no movement between the tang and stock. If you feel movement then strip the rifle and remove the mag well which is just a loose fit between the action and floor plate. Reassemble and test again. If there is movement with the mag well in and none with it out then the mag well is binding or is too big for its space. It is possible that the action is hung up somewhere in its recess on the underside of the action so make sure that there are no rough edges on the top of the well. You can test the rifle with the well out if you like. To me this is the most likely problem with a dud scope right behind. Action screws that are too long or crud in their holes are possible as well.
Best of luck, Grandpamac.