Thanks for the input Dave. To answer a few of your points:

1) I went to factory ammo for this experiment bc my hand loads weren't doing much better. Wanted to remove my loading as a variable. I've tried Matchkings, Gamekings, BTips, VLD, and AMax.

2) Have tried the mag box and front base screw tricks, but not the action screw. This is next on the list.

I will be getting the gun bedded. I hsvent done one myself, rather not start on the Montana. It just shot so poorly that I jumped to the barrel idea. Cart before the horse, lesson learned.

Thanks for viewing the groups glass half full.

Last edited by OutdoorAg; 12/26/14.