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HELP! 243 that's inconsistant
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<blockquote data-quote="Jud96" data-source="post: 1085989" data-attributes="member: 69478"><p>It could honestly be conditions. I have had this happen to me before with multiple rifles. If there is a lot of mirage coming off the ground, or your barrel is getting heated very quickly and causing mirage, it can really mess you up. I have yet to master shooting in the mirage so I can't give any pointers if this is what is causing you problems. I have had my .243 shoot in the .3s on a mild day, then on a hot, sunny day it shoots just under MOA with the exact same loads and everything. I often get frustrated, then I notice how bad the mirage is and it makes me understand how important it is to learn how to read and learn to shoot into mirage. </p><p></p><p>If I'm having a bad day, I often move the target close to 50-60yds and see if it punches one hole or if it is erratic. It seems like the closer ranges don't magnify the mirage effects as bad and it's easier to shoot a good group in the poor conditions. I don't count these groups at closer ranges, but it's more of a test to see if it's the elements, my technique, or the rifle. If it will shoot in the .1s at 50yds, I know it is still capable of .3s or tighter at 100yds in good conditions and it's a relief knowing it's not me or the rifle's fault haha.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jud96, post: 1085989, member: 69478"] It could honestly be conditions. I have had this happen to me before with multiple rifles. If there is a lot of mirage coming off the ground, or your barrel is getting heated very quickly and causing mirage, it can really mess you up. I have yet to master shooting in the mirage so I can't give any pointers if this is what is causing you problems. I have had my .243 shoot in the .3s on a mild day, then on a hot, sunny day it shoots just under MOA with the exact same loads and everything. I often get frustrated, then I notice how bad the mirage is and it makes me understand how important it is to learn how to read and learn to shoot into mirage. If I'm having a bad day, I often move the target close to 50-60yds and see if it punches one hole or if it is erratic. It seems like the closer ranges don't magnify the mirage effects as bad and it's easier to shoot a good group in the poor conditions. I don't count these groups at closer ranges, but it's more of a test to see if it's the elements, my technique, or the rifle. If it will shoot in the .1s at 50yds, I know it is still capable of .3s or tighter at 100yds in good conditions and it's a relief knowing it's not me or the rifle's fault haha. [/QUOTE]
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