SKS accuracy question

[BUGUDY]

I know these two word do not go together, BUT, her is my question. Shotting a Yugo, using Wolf 122gr HP, 1" moa @ 50. for the first 15 to 20 rounds. Shooting about one round every minute. Next rounds start climbing as much as 6 to 8". The barrel is warm but far from hot. 45 degrees out today.{Love the Ohio weather} I bedded the rifle and the group improved. 8" is alot for a just warm barrel. Could it be anything else? Thanks

 

[jlmurphy]

Some barrels have been poorly stress relieved after machining, if the point of impact moves in the same direction when hot each time, that may be the problem, there is no easy fix for that. If the groups just open up after a set number of rounds, fouling - copper, carbon, or powder may be the problem, the barrel may smooth out, or fire lapping might help.

 

[chris in va]

Sell it and get a Saiga. I did.

 

[Sunray]

The SKS was made as a stop gap semi-auto firearm to be issued to illiterate conscripts to be able to use with minimal training. Great accuracy wasn't required.
Wolf ammo isn't match quality stuff. Good for shooting for fun, but it's not made for great acuracy either.
Does your carbine shoot consistent groups now that it's bedded? How well does it shoot at 100 yards? 50 is too close. Try some different ammo too.