I have experienced this with suppressors. Dirty one or long barrels suppressed.
Help with this bullet strike pattern.
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MOA or bust
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Ok, current plan is bed the action, then try tweaking the load. Maybe shoot three cold bore shots at same target.
I would definitely do that for sure.
I don’t care what I am shooting, if I can put plugs in I do. Too many good option not to always have some sort of ear pro in.
LaHunter
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In one of your photos, the MV spread was 58 fps. For a hand loader, that is not a load I would be excited about.
Take the can off and see if it does the same grouping. This is ‘trouble shooting / diagnosing your problem.
Loose the led sled
Shoot higher round count groups. 3 shot groups are of little value during load development
A good bedding job will not hurt, and can eliminate many possible issues
Take the can off and see if it does the same grouping. This is ‘trouble shooting / diagnosing your problem.
Loose the led sled
Shoot higher round count groups. 3 shot groups are of little value during load development
A good bedding job will not hurt, and can eliminate many possible issues
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jake545
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It’s sounding like your can is the culprit here shin e it shot very well before adding it. The can has essentially become a tuner on the front of your barrel, yet you cant really adjust it. Trying different QD mounts may help some, but I wouldn't go buy a bunch of them to test with. There are some who have put ATS tuners behind there cans to adjust the harmonics but I personally have ZERO experience with that. Here's a pic from their website to give you an idea what I'm talking about
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Joefrazell
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I’d bed the lug. Shoot it and if still all over I’d try another scope to rule it out. If still won’t shoot I’d try a different bullet/powder. Your gun may just hate that powder/ bullet. If you’re using a led sled please stop and throw it away. Maybe get a known shooter to try it out.
One thing I will say is don’t waist your time and money trying to get that combo to shoot because it’s not going to the way the rifle sits.
One thing I will say is don’t waist your time and money trying to get that combo to shoot because it’s not going to the way the rifle sits.
std7mag
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Did someone already mention to throw away the Lead Sled? 
Since it's a hunting rifle & your cold bore shot is what really matters.
Hang a fresh target & shoot 1 shot. Pull your target & go home.
Next day hang same target, aim at same spot as day before & shoot 1 shot.
Repeat next day.
You can do this with or without the supressor.
I'd personally try it both ways.
Since it's a hunting rifle & your cold bore shot is what really matters.
Hang a fresh target & shoot 1 shot. Pull your target & go home.
Next day hang same target, aim at same spot as day before & shoot 1 shot.
Repeat next day.
You can do this with or without the supressor.
I'd personally try it both ways.
