Steve Traxler
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I have a 1954 Rem 760 in 30X06 (scope is a Leopold VX II 3x9) it’s never produced good groups since I have had it roughly the last 25 years. Above is a typical target. The three shots without the line through it were taken consecutively without allowing the barrel to cool a 4.25” group at 100 yds. The three shots with the line were taken each with roughly a 5 min cool down before shots producing a 2.75 in group at 100 yds both during calm conditions. I have repeated roughly these groups with 165, 180, 220 grain ammo. I am shooting off a Caldwell lead sled. To me obviously barrel heating is a problem but the smaller vertical stringing is almost ridiculous straight. Any suggestions as far as how to correct this issue? It’s a hunting rifle if I could get sub 2” groups I would be happy. The 2.75” group on this target is the best I have been able to do.
I have tried the follow
Thoroughly cleaning
Locktighting and retorquing scope mounts
Removing the small end piece that bridges the slide tube to the barrel so that the barrel is completely free floating
Torquing the single screw that attaches the stock to the action
Tightening the slide tube that holds the barrel on
I have tried the follow
Thoroughly cleaning
Locktighting and retorquing scope mounts
Removing the small end piece that bridges the slide tube to the barrel so that the barrel is completely free floating
Torquing the single screw that attaches the stock to the action
Tightening the slide tube that holds the barrel on