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Two groups at same time? Same gun and ammo
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<blockquote data-quote="Laelkhunter" data-source="post: 1981407" data-attributes="member: 38154"><p>Check to make sure the fore end bolt is tightened to factory recommendation (I'm not sure what it is). We had someone come to our range with one (BAR in 30/06), and it was doing the same thing. Through exam, we discovered the fore end bolt wasn't tight. He tightened it up, and it started shooting 1 inch groups again. It was something easily overlooked, but easily corrected. Try to determine what the suggested torque is for the fore end bolt, and tighten to those specs.</p><p> Also, I recommend you allow time for the rifle to cool down a little between 3 shot groups. Leave the chamber open (Bolt to the rear), and allow at least 1 minute between shots, and 5 minutes between groups. Don't leave a round in the chamber while you are waiting 60 seconds for the next shot. The hot chamber can cause the temps inside the cartridge to heat up, and could cause erratic groups. Don't chamber the next round until ready to shoot it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Laelkhunter, post: 1981407, member: 38154"] Check to make sure the fore end bolt is tightened to factory recommendation (I'm not sure what it is). We had someone come to our range with one (BAR in 30/06), and it was doing the same thing. Through exam, we discovered the fore end bolt wasn't tight. He tightened it up, and it started shooting 1 inch groups again. It was something easily overlooked, but easily corrected. Try to determine what the suggested torque is for the fore end bolt, and tighten to those specs. Also, I recommend you allow time for the rifle to cool down a little between 3 shot groups. Leave the chamber open (Bolt to the rear), and allow at least 1 minute between shots, and 5 minutes between groups. Don't leave a round in the chamber while you are waiting 60 seconds for the next shot. The hot chamber can cause the temps inside the cartridge to heat up, and could cause erratic groups. Don't chamber the next round until ready to shoot it. [/QUOTE]
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