VanderLaan
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I am sighting in my new Savage 116 FHSS in 30.06 and I am having difficulty getting a tight group. For example, from a 100 yard bench, my first two shots will touch and then the third will be about 2-5" from the first two shots. It is not uncommon for the second and third shot to touch 2-5" away from the first shot. My five shot groups will have two or three shots touching and the rest will be scattered. After about 40 rounds through eight targets, I noticed that my shots are pretty consistent as far as the height from the bullseye, but they are all over the place left to right. I know that it is not the gun, as I had a friend try it and he ended up shooting a three shot group that was one ragged hole (bastard!).
My question is how do I address this inconsistency/ left to right "stringing" problem that I seem to have? Is there anything specific that I can do to get more consistent? I should note that this is my first centerfire rifle and that I am an avid bird hunter and shotgunner through and through. I fear that my years of "keeping the gun barrel moving" and slapping the trigger are coming back to haunt me.
Thanks for helping a lurker out.
My question is how do I address this inconsistency/ left to right "stringing" problem that I seem to have? Is there anything specific that I can do to get more consistent? I should note that this is my first centerfire rifle and that I am an avid bird hunter and shotgunner through and through. I fear that my years of "keeping the gun barrel moving" and slapping the trigger are coming back to haunt me.
Thanks for helping a lurker out.