Yeah. Said that they had seen a couple of problems with the crown not being machined right to accomodate that muzzle break that they put on it. Not his exact words, but the jist of it.
I had a similar issue with mine (LRH in .300 WM). Was brand new....loaded up some 200 gr Sierra Gamekings with RL22 and took it to the range. From a lead sled it grouped approx 4-6" at 100 yards.... Very disappointed.
Called Savage, was told to try different loads, etc... But pressed a...