Thread: Whats going wrong...

Had a play with my rifle finaly today, and here is what happens,fired 3 shots with 80gr,then 3 with 55gr,was not happy with grouping, so had another go atfter a break, started in the same fashion

Here is the/my problem, 1st shot way left then next 2 ok,photo shows back the front, far right target is first 3 shots, 1st shot not even on paper,then next 2 beter, same again next 2 targets
Has to be something im not doing right

factory ammo?
action tight?

Whats the gun/scope/rings . Without anymore info sounds like a munted scope

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Screws Floating scope Bedding check in that order

80 grain Federal, T3 lite 243, rings dont know and scope(how do i say it with out you hearing) nikko stirling dimond
Bi pod and rolled towel at back of stock
My mate had a shot and was bang on, he seems to think its me

Tight action?? is that when closing bolt there is some resistance? all smooth and feels good when i close it

Take scope off and check mount screws under rings to, people often give them a miss cos they cant be bithered rezeroing...

Thats something i can do and will have a look at, i am also going to get a sand bag for the back to rest on before the next try

Bedding whats that like?

have you had the rifle out of the stock?

One rifle I had did that for a bit, Bedded it and it was fine

Scope mounts etc worth a check too

Loosen the action screws sit the rifle vertical so the recoil lug is against the stock bed and re-tighten would be my first move

Originally Posted by moonhunt

80 grain Federal, T3 lite 243, rings dont know and scope(how do i say it with out you hearing) nikko stirling dimond
Bi pod and rolled towel at back of stock
My mate had a shot and was bang on, he seems to think its me
Tight action?? is that when closing bolt there is some resistance? all smooth and feels good when i close it

"My mate had a shot and was bang on, he seems to think its me"

Does this statement mean the groups were good, ie no first shot fliers, when your mate shot the rifle?

Zimmer yes, his first spot on, is there any reason why someone pulls left rather than right
No never had anything apart, have shot a couple of animals no problem last few months and way back when i shot paper last it was fine

As you said it was alright for your mate i would suspect its something you are doing, but to be sure give it to someone else for a shot.

First thing i will do is give it a good scrub out and try again with a beter back support,differant day,differant mood

Wearing ear protection at all times? you will be surprised what difference it makes.

How old is the scope ,has it had any knocks ?

i forgot to say its suppessed, but no dont wear any plugs,scope second hand when i got it with rifle,plan to upgrade it one day