Can't Hold it Still !!
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Dave Allen
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I honestly wouldn't worry about shooting 3/4 inch groups. I believe that for the average predator rifle if you can be within 2 inches at 100 yards off shooting bags you will be fine. Group your gun as best as you can and go hunting. SORRY i'm to dumb to figure the "qoute" function out ?? anyway ROOSTER don't get hung up..to shoot 3/4 groups on a consistant basis is hard to do !! nebraska is right on !! he give's you solid advice...
I honestly wouldn't worry about shooting 3/4 inch groups. I believe that for the average predator rifle if you can be within 2 inches at 100 yards off shooting bags you will be fine. Group your gun as best as you can and go hunting. SORRY i'm to dumb to figure the "qoute" function out ?? anyway ROOSTER don't get hung up..to shoot 3/4 groups on a consistant basis is hard to do !! nebraska is right on !! he give's you solid advice...
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OldTurtle
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Rooster,, You don't say of your .223 is an AR or a bolt action and if the barrel if freefloated or not.
If you can find one to borrow, try using a Caldwell Lead Sled for stability and let the rifle nestle into the cradle and recoil naturally... This will take any possible strain off the stock/barrel and let you concentrate on the trigger squeeze once your crosshairs are on your point of aim... As stated, a heavy trigger will throw off your point of impact.
Putting the rifle in a vise may be placing a strain on the stock/barrel relationship. If you get the scope and rifle where it is shooting relatively small groups with a rest, then re-zero the scope from normal field shooting positions.
I have a Savage that came with a composite stock that was flexing while using a carry sling and causing some wild groups and changing to a wood stock cured the problem.
The best way to start evaluating a rifle/scope is to eliminate the human intervention as much as possible and then introduce one element at a time to see where your problems are located.
If you can find one to borrow, try using a Caldwell Lead Sled for stability and let the rifle nestle into the cradle and recoil naturally... This will take any possible strain off the stock/barrel and let you concentrate on the trigger squeeze once your crosshairs are on your point of aim... As stated, a heavy trigger will throw off your point of impact.
Putting the rifle in a vise may be placing a strain on the stock/barrel relationship. If you get the scope and rifle where it is shooting relatively small groups with a rest, then re-zero the scope from normal field shooting positions.
I have a Savage that came with a composite stock that was flexing while using a carry sling and causing some wild groups and changing to a wood stock cured the problem.
The best way to start evaluating a rifle/scope is to eliminate the human intervention as much as possible and then introduce one element at a time to see where your problems are located.
J. Holly
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Rooster,
Bring that gun on over here to me. Sometimes the gun is the problem. I will do an extensive test on it (should only take a few months) and I will make sure that isn't the problem. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Seriously, get a cheap .22 and practice, practice, practice. Nothing works as good as range time. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif
Bring that gun on over here to me. Sometimes the gun is the problem. I will do an extensive test on it (should only take a few months) and I will make sure that isn't the problem. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Seriously, get a cheap .22 and practice, practice, practice. Nothing works as good as range time. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif
Radd4
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Rooster have you tried tweezers??? From what I hear you will get better control my challenged friend. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
All kidding aside Jeff and the others give good advice, but remember your shooting technique has to be done the same way everytime. in addittion to that you will have to try different hand loads to get ot where you want it.
Rus
All kidding aside Jeff and the others give good advice, but remember your shooting technique has to be done the same way everytime. in addittion to that you will have to try different hand loads to get ot where you want it.
Rus
Many good pointers /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif.
When not "rushed" into a shot on a coyote/target. I wait until my Heart "just beats", then bang.
It takes me some time, to get use to a certain scoped/rig. In many types of, wind, long range conditions. Not to mention, shooting @ still or running targets.
When I get to my "comfortable" mode. Is when the coyotes, get into trouble /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
When not "rushed" into a shot on a coyote/target. I wait until my Heart "just beats", then bang.
It takes me some time, to get use to a certain scoped/rig. In many types of, wind, long range conditions. Not to mention, shooting @ still or running targets.
When I get to my "comfortable" mode. Is when the coyotes, get into trouble /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Rooster_Feather
Member
Went PD hunting on Saturday. Before I left I bought a set of Caldwell Shooting Bags. That made all the difference in the world!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif
The wind was blowing 25 - 30mph with gusts higher than that. But, was able to blast one at 250 yards with my 3x9 scope.
It turns out it really wasn't my breathing. It was me trying to support the back of the rifle in my vise.
Thanks for the suggestions!
Rooooooster
The wind was blowing 25 - 30mph with gusts higher than that. But, was able to blast one at 250 yards with my 3x9 scope.
It turns out it really wasn't my breathing. It was me trying to support the back of the rifle in my vise.
Thanks for the suggestions!
Rooooooster