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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
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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 :)
"My mate had a shot and was bang on, he seems to think its me"Quote:
Originally Posted by moonhunt
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
Squeeze the trigger. Sounds simple but easy to not do. Don't let go until you are back on target. Don't hold your breath. Also take the bipod off and try off a bag. My mate shoots tiny groups off a bag of grass seed, but anything will do.
I agree with Kiwijames first thing id look at if it was me would be myself!.In small bore its all about breathing and let the rifle sit on the target dont push it to it, shit like that.Good luck(supressed 243?) poacher:thumbsup:just kidding.
did your mate fire more than one group without flyers? need more than one to be conclusive. I would be checking to see that the action is sitting on the recoil lug properly, its easy to have it riding on the edge of the lug
is there any reason why someone pulls left rather than right
not being focused causes me to shoot left. I am a left handed shooter.
first shot through the 308 Saturday went left, focused, steadied, did what I was supposed to and put the projectile in the right place.
First thing i will do is give it a good scrub out and try again with a beter back support,differant day,differant mood
The folk on here are giving good support, good advice. Ur onto it, wont be long and its sorted.
Trigger control plays a huge part. Make sure you are prepping the trigger, breath out and squeeze. It should be a surprise break. Like I said in another thread try shooting some groups without wrapping your strong hand thumb around the stock. Everyone is different, but it's worth a try.
Yes thanks for all the replys, plenty to think about and eliminate, will keep you posted
you may be relaxed on the first shot and tightening up on the subsequent ones.
could also be that the bipod or support device is bedding in on the first shot, but this wouldn't be that consistent
the first thing Id do is start with a 5 shot group if 4 of them are in tight and one is off to the left its the nut behind the but that is the issue
Id also try thinking about every part of your body and how it affects the shot you are about to take, have a check list like feet pushing forward, body behind rifle in a straight line thru the lenght of the rifle, hands gripping with a hand shake firmness breath in the same point at trigger break each time, right side slightly raised to negate heart beat on ground if prone, cheek resting with the same pressure on stock
