Sulaco
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I bought a Marlin Model 36AS 30/30 the other day. I took it out the day I bought it and shot it some. It shot to POA for 2 three round groups, letting the gun cool between groups. I fired the first three shots using the mounted, Tasco 4x32 scope. The second three shots I shot using the iron sights (it has the kwik site rings). Both groups were less than 3 inches at 100 yards. I was fairly impressed.
I took it to the range today and shot it and it was way off from where it was. I used the same ammo (out of the same box even) and haven't done anything but clean the gun since the last time I shot it. I have been very careful with it and have kept it in a hardside case. I let a friend shoot it and he experienced the same thing as I did. The gun now shoots about three inches low and 3-4 inches right from where I aim. I use a gun vise or some sand filled rests and get the same results. I shot it standing and had the same results. I EVEN had the same results using the iron sights in all of the same shooting positions. I let my friend shoot it again, this time using the iron sights and he had the same problem I did. The groups are spreading out more and the first shot of the day was a flier.
What is wrong with this thing? Is it something simple I am overlooking or what? I don't think just cleaning it could have this effect. I have been shooting (hunting and pistol competition) for years and this is just baffling to me. Please help.
I took it to the range today and shot it and it was way off from where it was. I used the same ammo (out of the same box even) and haven't done anything but clean the gun since the last time I shot it. I have been very careful with it and have kept it in a hardside case. I let a friend shoot it and he experienced the same thing as I did. The gun now shoots about three inches low and 3-4 inches right from where I aim. I use a gun vise or some sand filled rests and get the same results. I shot it standing and had the same results. I EVEN had the same results using the iron sights in all of the same shooting positions. I let my friend shoot it again, this time using the iron sights and he had the same problem I did. The groups are spreading out more and the first shot of the day was a flier.
What is wrong with this thing? Is it something simple I am overlooking or what? I don't think just cleaning it could have this effect. I have been shooting (hunting and pistol competition) for years and this is just baffling to me. Please help.