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an inch at 50 with a SMLE is not good,its friggin GREAT groupings...they were only speced to do 4" or better at hundy from NEW.... dont be a hurry to change things.

the scope you using is part of issue...a longer bodied model will allow it to come further back.Im guessing a no name 4x32 from gunshitty etc bought on a 22lr package?? or bought for under hundy$$$...

same issue as has been around since Adam wore chaps n spurs and worked on a ranch.....a simple woolen sock cheek riser will help cheek weld,leave sights in place if you can...once get over about 6x...