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All I've ever done with them is order some SS hex head action screws and they were prompt and courteous about it?

What checks have you done as far as troubleshooting besides different brands of ammo?

Mike

All I've really done is check the torque values on the action screws and verified that everything is good to go with the scope mounts.

Any suggestions beyond that?

I sent a WSSM back for a customer a while back that shot as you describe. They promptly sent us a list to have him choose a rifle from as a replacement. He's much happier with his 25-06 extreme weather. That's great customer service considering the WSSM was a New Haven gun and they don't make them anymore.
Another guy a couple years ago with a 325wsm featherweight that shot 3" groups received a new barrel and test targets.

Give them a call, I think they'll treat you right.

Has anyone ever contacted winchester over a rifle that just didn't shoot like it should?

I have tried multiple types of factory ammo and I'm lucky if I can get this thing to do better than 2" at 100 yards and some stuff was as bad as 4-5".

I was starting to question my ability but I shoot my 300 wsm and 30-06 sub moa regularly when I do my part.

It's funny that you mention his replacement rifle was an extreme weather.

The rifle I am having trouble with is an extreme weather in 7mm-08.

2" at 100yds is not really that bad for a factory rifle, in fact it's pretty darn good. I doubt there is much they would do for you on it.

Heck I paid over $3K for an FNA3G that was gaurenteed to shoot .5MOA, it even came with a nice target with a .2" group shot on it. This gun wouldn't shoot better than 6". I sent it in, they sent it back with another tiny little target basically saying it must be me. Still not better than 6" so I tracked down the guy at GAP that supposedly shot the target and signed it. Problem is he kept records and he never shot that rifle! After bringing that up to FN they agreed to replace the rifle. 18 months, yes 18 months!, later they finally sent my replacement rifle. And it shoots tiny little groups finally.

EW doesn't mean it's going to be accurate. My buddy had one chambered for 300 wsm and it averaged 3.5" with premium factory ammo. If I remember correctly, he tried the custom HSM, Barnes Vortex, Hornady custom, federal premium and some other $65.00+/box ammo I'd never buy. Nothing worked... Send it back. Let Winchester deal with it..

2" at 100yds is not really that bad for a factory rifle, in fact it's pretty darn good. I doubt there is much they would do for you on it.

Heck I paid over $3K for an FNA3G that was gaurenteed to shoot .5MOA, it even came with a nice target with a .2" group shot on it. This gun wouldn't shoot better than 6". I sent it in, they sent it back with another tiny little target basically saying it must be me. Still not better than 6" so I tracked down the guy at GAP that supposedly shot the target and signed it. Problem is he kept records and he never shot that rifle! After bringing that up to FN they agreed to replace the rifle. 18 months, yes 18 months!, later they finally sent my replacement rifle. And it shoots tiny little groups finally.

Just because it's an EW doesn't mean it won't shoot either. I work at a Winchester service center and IME they take pretty good care of problem guns. I'm not sure why guys come down so hard on the FN guns, no they aren't pre64s but in my experience they are a damn sight better than the classics that everybody gets so giddy over these days. I've seen so many more SS classics with crap bbls right out the gate it isn't even funny, have one in the back of my truck I use as a jack handle. I took two 300wm classic takeoff barrels on a hunting trip one year to use as stakes to hold my cook tent down in the wind.

To the op, give them a call and a chance, I bet they'll make it right.

That's kind of forgivable. I actually really like mine as it's adjusted down to 2 3/8 pounds with the ernie the gunsmith spring in it. My rifle also has an EW tube on it. However, it did get it's azz handed to it the other day by both the classic stainless 7mm rem mag and the older pre 64 30-06 fwt. The unforgivable aspect to the new Winchester model 70 is the fact it is made in Portugal. That's despicable and far worse than the MOA trigger could ever be..

That's kind of forgivable. I actually really like mine as it's adjusted down to 2 3/8 pounds with the ernie the gunsmith spring in it. My rifle also has an EW tube on it. However, it did get it's azz handed to it the other day by both the classic stainless 7mm rem mag and the older pre 64 30-06 fwt. The unforgivable aspect to the new Winchester model 70 is the fact it is made in Portugal. That's despicable and far worse than the MOA trigger could ever be..