Recent content by Evan1234

Bill, I got the rifle to shoot well today. I replaced the scope, first two rounds same hole. Third shot was 2.5 inches left. I let the gun set for a few minutes and bullet returned to original group. This rifle is not going to make a target gun unless you enjoy shooting 5...

The barrel is free floating from the factory. Also I think Winchester tried to do some bedding on this gun. It is the Super Grade model. There is some opoxy type material on the stock under the action. I have no idea it if was done correctly.

Bill, I am about ready just give it to you or throw it in a ditch somewhere:). I did torque the rings and base to the ranges you mentioned. I have rechecked the rings but I have not pulled to scope to test the base. I never considered torqueing the stock bolts, I just snug them up firm. I will...

Swapping the scope was my next step. I am having a hard time believing it is the scope. The few scopes that I have had go bad over the years would not move the point of impact consistently when you turned the dial. This scope will move the point of impact even though the group is terrible.

Leftly, thanks for your reply. Wood Stock blue barrel. Winchester Supergrade. I have cleaned it well several times. Bore appears good. The barrel probably had 40-50 rounds shot thought it the last 10 years it shot sub 1' groups when I originally sighted it in with Factory loads. I put a new...

I am new to forum but have been doing some reading on here for a few weeks. I need some advice for some of you that have "been there done that". I have had a Win Model 70 STW for several years. Never shot it much. Just put a Nikon scope on it new and sighted it in and basically put it away. I...