bamaranger
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More than any other rifle I own, a Savage Hog .308 is landing its first round about 2.5" high from a cold/wet bore. Following rounds fall correctly at my established zero. I've read about this tendency, but this particular rifle manifests the problem more dramatically than any other I own. The end result is +5" high at 100 as opposed to 2.5". Pretty significant. I'm not talking about a sopping, oil soaked bore either, just one that has been protectively lubed with a patch or boresnake by couple of passes.
The rifle is otherwise fine, with 3 rds sub MOA and 5 consistently at MOA.
I am not keen on the idea of having a field/hunting rifle, which sees use in rain and wet conditions over a period of 2-1/2 months, needing a bore that is unlubed/unprotected, to shoot its best. What to do? Is there a lube/protectant that may reduce this tendency? Presently, I use a boresnake with CLP for day to day cleanup/lube. If the rifle is shot a bit, I use rod & brushes, and Hoppes Copper. Usually followed by the 'snake with CLP.
The rifle is otherwise fine, with 3 rds sub MOA and 5 consistently at MOA.
I am not keen on the idea of having a field/hunting rifle, which sees use in rain and wet conditions over a period of 2-1/2 months, needing a bore that is unlubed/unprotected, to shoot its best. What to do? Is there a lube/protectant that may reduce this tendency? Presently, I use a boresnake with CLP for day to day cleanup/lube. If the rifle is shot a bit, I use rod & brushes, and Hoppes Copper. Usually followed by the 'snake with CLP.