Browning A-Bolt factory bedding?

Evil_Dark

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Just wanted to add a notch to my rifle's accuracy with bedding, but when I dismantled my Browning A-Bolt (in 30-06, stainless with synthetic stock) I just see that there is already been bed by Browning. The compound used is kinda rubber like, more "soft" than usual epoxy that I'm used to...
The question is: should I keep it or remake it? The barrel have a good space between the forearm, so real free float. The reciever looks like perfect fit in the bedding coumpound.
The actual accuracy of the rifle is 3/4 MOA when I'm at my best, with reloaded ammo. I have to admit that I am probably the problem for better accuracy, neither my optics isn't so good (Tasco Varmint 6-24X40)
Another question would be what should a good shooter can expect from this A-Bolt?

Regards,

Evil_Dark
 
Here is a picture of the actual bedding
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That rifle deserves a far better scope. I would not touch the factory bedding until the scope was changed & maybe had a more experienced shooter do a few groups to find out if it is you or the rifle.

Not meaning to insult you but sometimes in order to isolate problems it is better to let someone else try shooting the rifle. ;)
 
Rod B said:
Not meaning to insult you but sometimes in order to isolate problems it is better to let someone else try shooting the rifle. ;)
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No problem ;) I prefer to be honest with myself than lying to me (and others)... I am a good shooter, but It takes me 20-30 rounds before I achieve consistent tights groups, Under 1MOA. I'll look for a good optic, this one is not so bad, but I think it limits me. I've also worked on the trigger, I can see a difference now, more smooth!! So I can't wait to the weather to be more decent to go back to shoot some ;)

Evil_Dark
 
A lot off topic for the Precision Rifle Forum but...

The factory bedding will work until it doesn't... eventually when you take the metal out of the stock, the bedding will come with it or maybe fall apart... then you need to replace it. I believe the factory bedding is much like hot glue...
 
Sorry if i'm off topic with that question... Where else should I post it? Have also a question for the BOSS system on the barrel, specific to Browning barrels... I've talked about this system to a gunsmith, and he says that if you adjust it at 100Y, the groups may open up at another distance... So what would be a good adjustment?
I've noticed that my groups where around 3/4" at 100Yards with nosler 140gr HPBT competition bullets (handloaded), but over 2" at 200... Can we put the blame only on the optics?

Evil_Dark
 
I don't know... but looking at the forum headings...

Forum: Precision Rifles

Forum: Hunting and Sporting Arms

My guess would be the Hunting and Sporting Arms forum...

It's no big deal, don't take offense...

The "Boss" system is for adjusting the barrel harmonics to give the particular brand of ammunition you are shooting the best accuracy. It has nothing to do with the distance...
 
Evil_Dark said:
I've noticed that my groups where around 3/4" at 100Yards with nosler 140gr HPBT competition bullets (handloaded), but over 2" at 200... Can we put the blame only on the optics?

Evil_Dark
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You might be able to blame the scope. Does it have parallax adjustment, and are you using it correctly?
If you float your eye around the eye box, do the crosshairs shift or float around point of aim?
 
I now the parallax effect, and I think I know how to adjust it. Even easier when I know that i'm shooting at 100Y, but if I don't know the exact range distance of my target, I do adjust the parallax until the image is the sharpest, then I move my eye around and I'm not supposed to see the reticle moving around the target.

How a bad optic can affect the point of impact, if you can see clearly the target? The mechanics inside not holding with the recoil?

Evil_Dark
 
Just because one can shoot a 1/2 inch group at 100 yards does not mean one will automatically shoot a 1 inch group at 200 yards... the gun may be capable of it, but conditions and the shooter are very important factors.
 
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