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ballistically challenged Tikka T3 Lite 30-06
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<blockquote data-quote="JeffP40" data-source="post: 695999" data-attributes="member: 6625"><p>I understand your frustrations. I have a small ring in 6.5x55 that does pretty much what you are experiencing, two shots looking good and a third away from the group. I haven't shot it in almost two years because I was pulling my hair out trying to figure it out. I have a couple of 3/4" groups with it, but most are 1 1/4" or greater. I have tried two scopes, lots of handloads, two or three stocks, etc.</p><p> It sounds like you have about run out of things to try and still no acceptable results. You may be right about it not shooting when dirty, some barrels are very finicky. My cousin has a Cooper that goes between 25 and 40 rounds and heads south. Clean it up, and it shoot amazing. </p><p> If I were you, I would try the one-shot, clean break-in method on this one. It may be a case of the fouling layering on top of itself over whatever imperfections the barrel has, and not having a chance to smooth out. You didn't say what you clean with, my recommendation is the "Broz" approach. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> He is a poster on here, and is very sold on Bore-tech Eliminator. The theory says that each bullet smooths the imperfection a bit, but it needs to pass over clean steel instead of the previous fouling. By cleaning after each shot, you are returning it to a consistent condition, and doing the same work each time. My only attempt at this was with my daughters' 7-08. I built a Parker-Hale with a cheap Adams and Bennett barrel and figured it couldn't hurt. There is no way to prove one way or another, but the thing shoots better than I had hoped. I can pretty consistently hit things at long ranges with it, and so far, does not seem to go south due to fouling. It can't hurt to try, and if it doesn't help, then I agree with sending it back. A rifle such as this does need to shoot better than you are seeing.</p><p> After seeing what all you have done, I get a Clinton on this one, "I feel your pain" <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Let us know how it goes, maybe I'll learn something about my troubles.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JeffP40, post: 695999, member: 6625"] I understand your frustrations. I have a small ring in 6.5x55 that does pretty much what you are experiencing, two shots looking good and a third away from the group. I haven't shot it in almost two years because I was pulling my hair out trying to figure it out. I have a couple of 3/4" groups with it, but most are 1 1/4" or greater. I have tried two scopes, lots of handloads, two or three stocks, etc. It sounds like you have about run out of things to try and still no acceptable results. You may be right about it not shooting when dirty, some barrels are very finicky. My cousin has a Cooper that goes between 25 and 40 rounds and heads south. Clean it up, and it shoot amazing. If I were you, I would try the one-shot, clean break-in method on this one. It may be a case of the fouling layering on top of itself over whatever imperfections the barrel has, and not having a chance to smooth out. You didn't say what you clean with, my recommendation is the "Broz" approach. :) He is a poster on here, and is very sold on Bore-tech Eliminator. The theory says that each bullet smooths the imperfection a bit, but it needs to pass over clean steel instead of the previous fouling. By cleaning after each shot, you are returning it to a consistent condition, and doing the same work each time. My only attempt at this was with my daughters' 7-08. I built a Parker-Hale with a cheap Adams and Bennett barrel and figured it couldn't hurt. There is no way to prove one way or another, but the thing shoots better than I had hoped. I can pretty consistently hit things at long ranges with it, and so far, does not seem to go south due to fouling. It can't hurt to try, and if it doesn't help, then I agree with sending it back. A rifle such as this does need to shoot better than you are seeing. After seeing what all you have done, I get a Clinton on this one, "I feel your pain" :) Let us know how it goes, maybe I'll learn something about my troubles. [/QUOTE]
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