Why is my cold bore shot off?
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C.Jay
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Originally Posted By: spotshotOriginally Posted By: spotshotI've been working up loads the last few weekends for my 7/08. I've noticed each day my cold bore shot is averaging 2.6" lower than all the other shots. The point of impact does not vary after the cold bore. I have added a new Vortex scope, Burris rings, and a Millet one piece base. Is it the scope set up or what do think I should check first? I'm confused how the scope set up can only move on one shot.
UPDATE: Ive had my barrel back from the gunsmith for a couple weeks now. Since he bedded my action I have tested several loads and can't believe the difference!! The cold bore is within a 1/2 on all loads and some there is no difference. The rifle acts completely different and shoots more consistent than I would have imagined .I have a 450 yd 12"x12" steel target i shoot from my yard. I have shot it cold bore and follow up shot several evenings with hits every time on both shots. I could never hit the cold bore consistently before I bedded the action. Lesson learned. It's the best $75 I ever spent on a rifle.
Originally Posted By: spotshotOriginally Posted By: spotshotI've been working up loads the last few weekends for my 7/08. I've noticed each day my cold bore shot is averaging 2.6" lower than all the other shots. The point of impact does not vary after the cold bore. I have added a new Vortex scope, Burris rings, and a Millet one piece base. Is it the scope set up or what do think I should check first? I'm confused how the scope set up can only move on one shot.
UPDATE: Ive had my barrel back from the gunsmith for a couple weeks now. Since he bedded my action I have tested several loads and can't believe the difference!! The cold bore is within a 1/2 on all loads and some there is no difference. The rifle acts completely different and shoots more consistent than I would have imagined .I have a 450 yd 12"x12" steel target i shoot from my yard. I have shot it cold bore and follow up shot several evenings with hits every time on both shots. I could never hit the cold bore consistently before I bedded the action. Lesson learned. It's the best $75 I ever spent on a rifle.
TripleDeuce660
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I am guessing you are using this gun for hunting. You could just dial in the scope for the cold shot.
When I sight in my hunting gun I always wait 30 minutes between each shot.
Although, when I only wait 1 minute I've never had a gun that is off 2", that is a lot!
Some people do crazy things trying to fix this, including freezing barrels. It could make you lose your mind. Could be less frustration to get a new gun.
When I sight in my hunting gun I always wait 30 minutes between each shot.
Although, when I only wait 1 minute I've never had a gun that is off 2", that is a lot!
Some people do crazy things trying to fix this, including freezing barrels. It could make you lose your mind. Could be less frustration to get a new gun.
TripleDeuce660
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Oh I missed you got the gun bedded and it solved your problem. 1/2" is way better.
Bedding guns is very easy to do yourself. You should consider learning to do it. Sometimes if I am bored I bed a rifle before I even pull the trigger the first time.
Bedding guns is very easy to do yourself. You should consider learning to do it. Sometimes if I am bored I bed a rifle before I even pull the trigger the first time.
Originally Posted By: TripleDeuce660Oh I missed you got the gun bedded and it solved your problem. 1/2" is way better.
Bedding guns is very easy to do yourself. You should consider learning to do it. Sometimes if I am bored I bed a rifle before I even pull the trigger the first time.
Yeah ,bedding the stock really made it talk. I will look into doing myself in the future. But then again, I realize that gunsmiths gotta eat too!!! Like I tell my wife: Somebody went to school to learn how to do what u need done!!
Bedding guns is very easy to do yourself. You should consider learning to do it. Sometimes if I am bored I bed a rifle before I even pull the trigger the first time.
Yeah ,bedding the stock really made it talk. I will look into doing myself in the future. But then again, I realize that gunsmiths gotta eat too!!! Like I tell my wife: Somebody went to school to learn how to do what u need done!!