Thread: groups gone to the dogs

if it does not shoot close to moa after this then consider taking it back to the shop, given this is a brand new rifle. Don't futz around with it too much or they may start getting narky about honouring any guarantee or warrantee. Some factory barrels, even the best/most expensive ones occasionally turn out a dud barrel. I bought a Sendero 7mm RM that was "minute of barn door" (3 -6 inch grps, random as) - had to re-barrel to fix it & lap the bolt lugs cos it was only bearing on one lug. Shoots 0.5 - .7moa now

Originally Posted by steven

So its gone from 2MOA or so to 10moa? that sounds very strange and drastic. If it was an enfield I'd say the draws/bedding had seriously failed. Are you adjusting the scope between each shot? if so try shooting 5 without adjusting the scope just let it group to see if it does.

nope i dont adjust anything till im sure of where my pills are going.

Originally Posted by chainsaw

if it does not shoot close to moa after this then consider taking it back to the shop, given this is a brand new rifle. Don't futz around with it too much or they may start getting narky about honouring any guarantee or warrantee. Some factory barrels, even the best/most expensive ones occasionally turn out a dud barrel. I bought a Sendero 7mm RM that was "minute of barn door" (3 -6 inch grps, random as) - had to re-barrel to fix it & lap the bolt lugs cos it was only bearing on one lug. Shoots 0.5 - .7moa now

it started of brilliantly, now after 2-3 boxes its gone to shit. but after a bloody good clean im waiting for a free day to get back to the range and see if that was the issue.

"if it does not shoot close to moa after this then consider taking it back to the shop"

Frankly given how well mass produced guns can be made these days if a new rifle didnt do 1moa or better then yes. I mean 2~3 moa is a no4 lee enfield accuracy, a 1930~50s made gun with an even earlier design pedigree so I'd be seriously put out.