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The Basics, Starting Out
9 inches low on first shot!
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<blockquote data-quote="bowhunthard88" data-source="post: 611014" data-attributes="member: 12575"><p>First shot is definitely the oil in the barrel, no worries there! Usually give your barrel 3 - 4 shots to foul the barrel before you shoot for group size (NOTE: DO NOT take a clean barrel out in the field, unless you know EXACTLY where it shoots from EXPERIENCE!). I usually clean, check zero and then put in gun cabinet if it's hunting season, or I might have reason to need it. For deep storage lol, I would just clean and store.</p><p></p><p>Sorry to note, a 7mm Rem Mag is going to kick. It will not be as bad as some of the other magnums, but I know quite a few people who can't handle the recoil. Not saying you can't, but it is something you need to expect (not anticipate), and deal with.</p><p></p><p>Ammo can do whatever it wants lol, don't categorize it until you have shot it. However, were the groups horizontal, vertical, or round @ 300 yds.? Group size can be affected by multiple factors, especially at an extended distance. Does that scope have adjustable parallax? If not, you need to make sure your head position/cheek weld is the same every time! If so, you should adjust it for best accuracy. Wind (Self explanatory lol)? Last thing is your scope perfectly inline to the axis of your bore? This can make groups go right or left as you extend you ranges, but shouldn't really affect group size, just point of impact.</p><p></p><p>Good luck! And enjoy every minute... It's a learning curve, but we've all been there at one point or another. I'm still learning <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bowhunthard88, post: 611014, member: 12575"] First shot is definitely the oil in the barrel, no worries there! Usually give your barrel 3 - 4 shots to foul the barrel before you shoot for group size (NOTE: DO NOT take a clean barrel out in the field, unless you know EXACTLY where it shoots from EXPERIENCE!). I usually clean, check zero and then put in gun cabinet if it's hunting season, or I might have reason to need it. For deep storage lol, I would just clean and store. Sorry to note, a 7mm Rem Mag is going to kick. It will not be as bad as some of the other magnums, but I know quite a few people who can't handle the recoil. Not saying you can't, but it is something you need to expect (not anticipate), and deal with. Ammo can do whatever it wants lol, don't categorize it until you have shot it. However, were the groups horizontal, vertical, or round @ 300 yds.? Group size can be affected by multiple factors, especially at an extended distance. Does that scope have adjustable parallax? If not, you need to make sure your head position/cheek weld is the same every time! If so, you should adjust it for best accuracy. Wind (Self explanatory lol)? Last thing is your scope perfectly inline to the axis of your bore? This can make groups go right or left as you extend you ranges, but shouldn't really affect group size, just point of impact. Good luck! And enjoy every minute... It's a learning curve, but we've all been there at one point or another. I'm still learning :). [/QUOTE]
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