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6.5x284 LOAD HELP
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<blockquote data-quote="NW Hunter" data-source="post: 1093433" data-attributes="member: 23024"><p>I have been racking my brain as to why this rifle has shot so inconsistent.</p><p> </p><p>1.Oh yah... there was that time when the barrel nut came loose<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" />. I was doing some dremel work to the bottom edge of the recoil lug as it was making contact with the bottom of the recoil lug slot in the Accustock. It fixed the clearance issue but the vibration from the dremel caused the nut to come loose. Note to self...always check barrel nut tightness.</p><p> </p><p>2. Scope siding in rings is NEVER good. Note to self... always lap rings ( and bed bases). Fixed.</p><p> </p><p>3. Constantly messing with stock to action torque. I need to leave things ALONE! </p><p>Now leaving them at 40 in/lb.</p><p> </p><p>4. I even sent my scope back to Sightron to have it checked out. It did<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" />.</p><p> </p><p>5. Found a flaw in the bottom metal. I pulled out the frame and noticed a problem where the clip release is located. On the upper side of the bottom metal that mates up with the accustock aluminum rail, the pin and spring assembly for the clip release had "bumps" above each end of the pin that allowed the bottom metal rock on this high point. I filed these bumps down flush with the bottom metal line. </p><p> </p><p>6. As Hotolds442 mentioned, I needed to upgrade my shooting rest. I also turned over my shooting table and found numerous screws either loose, missing or stripped out. Repairs are now completed. </p><p></p><p>Here are pictures of my old shooting rest and a late birthday present to myself. Front rest is a Caldwell "The Rock". I chased and cleaned all threads and lubricated them with bicycle chain oil. Adjusts like butter now. My rear rest is a Protektor.</p><p>Dry firing in a shooting position with the new set-up on the revamped table using good shooting form showed amazing steadiness compared to the former rest.</p><p> </p><p>And now on to the challenge of finding Mr. One Hole (does that sound bad?<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />).</p><p>I will report back with the results.</p><p> </p><p>I have learned so much working with this factory rifle, I do not regret the journey.</p><p>Thanks to you guys also.</p><p> </p><p>P.S. BrentM, Fired case headspace is 1.805". sized case headspace is set at 1.785".</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NW Hunter, post: 1093433, member: 23024"] I have been racking my brain as to why this rifle has shot so inconsistent. 1.Oh yah... there was that time when the barrel nut came loose:rolleyes:. I was doing some dremel work to the bottom edge of the recoil lug as it was making contact with the bottom of the recoil lug slot in the Accustock. It fixed the clearance issue but the vibration from the dremel caused the nut to come loose. Note to self...always check barrel nut tightness. 2. Scope siding in rings is NEVER good. Note to self... always lap rings ( and bed bases). Fixed. 3. Constantly messing with stock to action torque. I need to leave things ALONE! Now leaving them at 40 in/lb. 4. I even sent my scope back to Sightron to have it checked out. It did:rolleyes:. 5. Found a flaw in the bottom metal. I pulled out the frame and noticed a problem where the clip release is located. On the upper side of the bottom metal that mates up with the accustock aluminum rail, the pin and spring assembly for the clip release had "bumps" above each end of the pin that allowed the bottom metal rock on this high point. I filed these bumps down flush with the bottom metal line. 6. As Hotolds442 mentioned, I needed to upgrade my shooting rest. I also turned over my shooting table and found numerous screws either loose, missing or stripped out. Repairs are now completed. Here are pictures of my old shooting rest and a late birthday present to myself. Front rest is a Caldwell "The Rock". I chased and cleaned all threads and lubricated them with bicycle chain oil. Adjusts like butter now. My rear rest is a Protektor. Dry firing in a shooting position with the new set-up on the revamped table using good shooting form showed amazing steadiness compared to the former rest. And now on to the challenge of finding Mr. One Hole (does that sound bad?:D). I will report back with the results. I have learned so much working with this factory rifle, I do not regret the journey. Thanks to you guys also. P.S. BrentM, Fired case headspace is 1.805". sized case headspace is set at 1.785". [/QUOTE]
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