sniperecho
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Here is a copy of the email that I sent the Leupold tech about my problem. Any advice you guys can give me is greatly appreciated.
Thanks for getting back with me. Let me give you the abridged version of my test findings. I used a brand new set of 30mm rings and two types of ammo today. I first tested a Tasco 10-40x50mm scope and fired 5 round groups of both ammo types. I then used the new rings and my Leupold scope and again fired 5 round groups of both ammo types. The scopes performed comparably thereby eliminating that variable. Ammo types were also consistent. As I realize this releases you from helping me further.......I was wondering if you would do me the favor of giving your expert opinion on the following......the groups behaved in an odd fashion. I would get (at 200 yards from a sandbag) 4 and 1/2 inch groups. Two shots would be right next to one another and another two shots would be 4 inches away right next to one another with the last shot centered in between the two groups. Vertical and horizontal stringing was apparent leading me to believe something is still shifting. The only variable left is my base system. This is a Leupold two piece base (STD). I had to mount the rear base with the windage screws to the front as it interfered with the bolt handle. The package says it will fit both long action and short action Rem 700 rifles. Is this where my problem lies? Should I not have reversed the rear base? I have heard of your reversible bases but reading the packaging leads me to believe that since this base was made for LA and SA both it is reversible. Am I mistaken? I have ordered a LA one piece base to test next. Any advice or help you can give is greatly appreciated. I can fax copies of my test targets to you for better clarification if you so desire. I know the rifle to be capable of less than 2 inch groups at 200 yards and all I am getting lately are 4 inch groups usually with the aforementioned pattern of two shots next to one another, another two shots next to one another but 4 inches from the other group and the final shot in between the two. Have you heard of this problem before? Could the bases be my problem? For your info the rifle is a Rem700 PSS heavy barrel with 2 pound trigger in .300 Win Mag. Ammo was Rem Nosler Ballistic Tip, Winchester Ballistic Silvertip, and Federal Premium Soft Point. 180, 180, and 200 grains respectively. Hope to hear from you soon......PLEASE HELP!
Yours truly......Chris Jones-Delaware Firearms Sales
Thanks for getting back with me. Let me give you the abridged version of my test findings. I used a brand new set of 30mm rings and two types of ammo today. I first tested a Tasco 10-40x50mm scope and fired 5 round groups of both ammo types. I then used the new rings and my Leupold scope and again fired 5 round groups of both ammo types. The scopes performed comparably thereby eliminating that variable. Ammo types were also consistent. As I realize this releases you from helping me further.......I was wondering if you would do me the favor of giving your expert opinion on the following......the groups behaved in an odd fashion. I would get (at 200 yards from a sandbag) 4 and 1/2 inch groups. Two shots would be right next to one another and another two shots would be 4 inches away right next to one another with the last shot centered in between the two groups. Vertical and horizontal stringing was apparent leading me to believe something is still shifting. The only variable left is my base system. This is a Leupold two piece base (STD). I had to mount the rear base with the windage screws to the front as it interfered with the bolt handle. The package says it will fit both long action and short action Rem 700 rifles. Is this where my problem lies? Should I not have reversed the rear base? I have heard of your reversible bases but reading the packaging leads me to believe that since this base was made for LA and SA both it is reversible. Am I mistaken? I have ordered a LA one piece base to test next. Any advice or help you can give is greatly appreciated. I can fax copies of my test targets to you for better clarification if you so desire. I know the rifle to be capable of less than 2 inch groups at 200 yards and all I am getting lately are 4 inch groups usually with the aforementioned pattern of two shots next to one another, another two shots next to one another but 4 inches from the other group and the final shot in between the two. Have you heard of this problem before? Could the bases be my problem? For your info the rifle is a Rem700 PSS heavy barrel with 2 pound trigger in .300 Win Mag. Ammo was Rem Nosler Ballistic Tip, Winchester Ballistic Silvertip, and Federal Premium Soft Point. 180, 180, and 200 grains respectively. Hope to hear from you soon......PLEASE HELP!
Yours truly......Chris Jones-Delaware Firearms Sales