i had the same exact problem with a new 30-06 last november, i sent it back because of short-striking and i also asked them so give me a new forend. They wouldn't give me a new forend but they "adjusted" the one that was on the gun. the best i could tell was that they moved it back towards center maybe 1/16th of an inch, but it was still off center, but the gun shot well even with the forend off center, so shoot it and see first and then try some sanding