The forend on my Remington 740 touches the barrel on the left after the forend screw has been torqued, there's a small shiny spot on the side of the barrel where the slight "hump" on the inside of the metal forend sleeve is making contact. Should I clear away this hump? The rifle groups to the right and this could be affecting accuracy.

Also, Williams at one point of time manufactured an "Accuracy Block" for the Remington 740, there was one up for grabs on Ebay, but I lost that auction is Williams still making them? or does someone have one and would like to dispose of it? pictures of one posted here would be appreciated too..

thanks!

It would not hurt to relieve the spot where the forearm touches the barrel, but I doubt you'll see an improvement in accuracy. As for the "accuracy block" they don't help either. Your rifle is what it is and was/is only capable of what I call "hunting" accuracy--accurate enough in most hunting situations to effectively take game within reasonable ranges, say out to 200 yards on deer-size game. From a steady rest average groups of 3" or so at 100 yards is what you should expect. Better than that is usually luck; worse than that is common.

I really like Remington autos and pumps as they are by far the most common rifle I get asked to repair.