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<blockquote data-quote="Dr. Vette" data-source="post: 1012407" data-attributes="member: 22335"><p>I have several Vanguards, and each of them easily shots Sub-MOA with factory ammo even though they didn't leave the factory labeled as a Sub-MOA rifle. You don't mention but I assume that it yours is in 300 Weatherby caliber. A couple of thoughts...</p><p></p><p>1. How many rounds total so far? At least a few hundred per your post but how many more at this time?</p><p></p><p>2. How often do you clean? and does cleaning make a difference in your accuracy?</p><p></p><p>3. What is your shooting routine? I assume it has not changed much for the life of the rifle, but it would help to know what you do.</p><p></p><p>4. Have you ever looked at the daub of "bedding" that they put around the recoil lug in the stock? Have you separated the action from the stock, or only tightened the screws?</p><p></p><p>5. What is the trigger pull weight, and have you ever adjusted it?</p><p></p><p>6. What size groups do you get now?</p><p></p><p></p><p>My thoughts -</p><p></p><p>I am not a fan of your cleaners and suspect they are leaving material behind. Everyone has their favorite, but those with a lot more experience than I on this site led me to the BoreTech line of solutions, jags, rods and brushes. I would highly recommend looking at them as well, and I really wonder if you have a carbon ring in the barrel or copper fouling. Note as well that excessive cleaning causes its own set of problems.</p><p></p><p>The scope is the next place I would look. I've had brand name scopes go bad with a lot less recoil. The beauty is that Leupold has a lifetime warranty - you can send yours in and they will evaluate & rehab it, then send it back. In the meantime mount a KNOWN good scope and see how it shoots.</p><p></p><p>If is shot well with the 180gr factory ammo initially when you owned it then there is no reason that the same ammo shouldn't work for you provided the rest of the package is up to the task.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dr. Vette, post: 1012407, member: 22335"] I have several Vanguards, and each of them easily shots Sub-MOA with factory ammo even though they didn't leave the factory labeled as a Sub-MOA rifle. You don't mention but I assume that it yours is in 300 Weatherby caliber. A couple of thoughts... 1. How many rounds total so far? At least a few hundred per your post but how many more at this time? 2. How often do you clean? and does cleaning make a difference in your accuracy? 3. What is your shooting routine? I assume it has not changed much for the life of the rifle, but it would help to know what you do. 4. Have you ever looked at the daub of "bedding" that they put around the recoil lug in the stock? Have you separated the action from the stock, or only tightened the screws? 5. What is the trigger pull weight, and have you ever adjusted it? 6. What size groups do you get now? My thoughts - I am not a fan of your cleaners and suspect they are leaving material behind. Everyone has their favorite, but those with a lot more experience than I on this site led me to the BoreTech line of solutions, jags, rods and brushes. I would highly recommend looking at them as well, and I really wonder if you have a carbon ring in the barrel or copper fouling. Note as well that excessive cleaning causes its own set of problems. The scope is the next place I would look. I've had brand name scopes go bad with a lot less recoil. The beauty is that Leupold has a lifetime warranty - you can send yours in and they will evaluate & rehab it, then send it back. In the meantime mount a KNOWN good scope and see how it shoots. If is shot well with the 180gr factory ammo initially when you owned it then there is no reason that the same ammo shouldn't work for you provided the rest of the package is up to the task. [/QUOTE]
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