reynolds357
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I have one that is running me nuts.
My Ruger literally shoots anything you feed it sub MOA and its' pet load is sub .5 moa.
Now, this Winchester. It won't hit broad side of a barn with doors closed. Have tried two different scopes on it. One Meopta and one Leupold. Shot 4 different factory loads and 3 hand loads. Best it has in it is about 2.5" at 100. Checked bases, lapped rings, Played with action torque. Inspected crown. Floated barrel. Bedded action. Even put a 4 lb pressure point on end or stock foreend. Nothing helped it. Nothing hurt it.
Is this typical of this rifle, or did I just get a lemon?
I have flintlocks that are more accurate with conicals.
My Ruger literally shoots anything you feed it sub MOA and its' pet load is sub .5 moa.
Now, this Winchester. It won't hit broad side of a barn with doors closed. Have tried two different scopes on it. One Meopta and one Leupold. Shot 4 different factory loads and 3 hand loads. Best it has in it is about 2.5" at 100. Checked bases, lapped rings, Played with action torque. Inspected crown. Floated barrel. Bedded action. Even put a 4 lb pressure point on end or stock foreend. Nothing helped it. Nothing hurt it.
Is this typical of this rifle, or did I just get a lemon?
I have flintlocks that are more accurate with conicals.
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