Well I made up my first batch up Reloads , and Went to shoot today it seemed like 2 Would group Nicelly then the 3'rd one would drop about 6" , the strange thing happend is I tryed a few others and Kinda the same thing 2 shot decent group third 6" down and left? Any Ideas .. The Barrell was pretty warm , and I was kinda thinking maby scope .. Rifle is a 7MM Mag , Tasco 3x9x50 scope
Shooting today
- Thread starter Dayto
- Start date
100Yrds , And I was shooting
160gr spitzer
4350/55.0
Primer fed 215
This batch shot all right but still wanted to wonder off
162BTSP Interlock
4350/55.0
Primer fed 215
This one seemed the most accurate,But still wonderd
160gr SPitzer
4831/60.0
Primer fed 215
This shot Horrible.
160gr spitzer
4350/55.0
Primer fed 215
This batch shot all right but still wanted to wonder off
162BTSP Interlock
4350/55.0
Primer fed 215
This one seemed the most accurate,But still wonderd
160gr SPitzer
4831/60.0
Primer fed 215
This shot Horrible.
If I had to guess, I'd say a scope issue, or scope mounting issue. Make sure the mounts are tight, and loctite all the screws on the mount and rings.
I'd also suggest a slower powder than 4350 (although you should be capable of much better groups than you're getting with 4350). With those charges, there's enough air space that you might not be getting consistent ignition - are you using magnum primers? Getting any hangfires ('click...bang' instead of just 'bang')
I'd also suggest a slower powder than 4350 (although you should be capable of much better groups than you're getting with 4350). With those charges, there's enough air space that you might not be getting consistent ignition - are you using magnum primers? Getting any hangfires ('click...bang' instead of just 'bang')
Things to do
1) check all mounting screws( stock and scope )
2) inspect the bedding and stock for cracks etc.
3) check the scope/try another
Reloading:
1) Are you using the same type of brass for all reloads. I used to use mix of what ever I could find . When I switched to consistant quality brass it made a huge ( 3 inch groups to .8" groups on my ruger) difference.
2) Were your cases properly and consistently trimmed.
My overall experience is that inconsistent brass has more impact than small variations in bullet weight,seating depth, or powder charge.
Try a box of good factory ammo after you check out the gun.
1) check all mounting screws( stock and scope )
2) inspect the bedding and stock for cracks etc.
3) check the scope/try another
Reloading:
1) Are you using the same type of brass for all reloads. I used to use mix of what ever I could find . When I switched to consistant quality brass it made a huge ( 3 inch groups to .8" groups on my ruger) difference.
2) Were your cases properly and consistently trimmed.
My overall experience is that inconsistent brass has more impact than small variations in bullet weight,seating depth, or powder charge.
Try a box of good factory ammo after you check out the gun.
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