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<blockquote data-quote="johnnyk" data-source="post: 1097168" data-attributes="member: 307"><p>Biz,</p><p> I'm thinking you got two, may be three, issues you're trying to overcome. One is the sporter weight barrel. Usually, two shots and it's hotter than a shish-kabob skewer. Wait 3-4 minutes in between shots. I even put the rifle in my truck with the A/C on it to keep it cool. During hot weather I'll wait 30-45 minutes in between shots (I have a back yard range).</p><p> Trigger; what is it set at? 3lbs seems to be what everybody references as being the norm but I like mine even lighter. 2lbs is better to me.</p><p> Lastly, the barrel. I bought a Remington 700P in 7mmRemMag with the intentions of shooting the 168gn Berger through it. Apparently, the rifle had other plans. I tried and I tried to find an accurate load with that bullet and the best ran about an inch, but wouldn't repeat the next day. I tried a lot of different combos (powder/primers), seating depths and nothing came close enough. I finally said to heck with the Berger and when I ran the 150gn Ballistic Tip through it, it would print 1/4" groups. I gave the rifle to my son eventually.</p><p> Maybe try a lighter (150-160) bullet or something heavier (175-180). You never know till ya try. Good luck and keep us informed. JohnnyK.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="johnnyk, post: 1097168, member: 307"] Biz, I'm thinking you got two, may be three, issues you're trying to overcome. One is the sporter weight barrel. Usually, two shots and it's hotter than a shish-kabob skewer. Wait 3-4 minutes in between shots. I even put the rifle in my truck with the A/C on it to keep it cool. During hot weather I'll wait 30-45 minutes in between shots (I have a back yard range). Trigger; what is it set at? 3lbs seems to be what everybody references as being the norm but I like mine even lighter. 2lbs is better to me. Lastly, the barrel. I bought a Remington 700P in 7mmRemMag with the intentions of shooting the 168gn Berger through it. Apparently, the rifle had other plans. I tried and I tried to find an accurate load with that bullet and the best ran about an inch, but wouldn't repeat the next day. I tried a lot of different combos (powder/primers), seating depths and nothing came close enough. I finally said to heck with the Berger and when I ran the 150gn Ballistic Tip through it, it would print 1/4" groups. I gave the rifle to my son eventually. Maybe try a lighter (150-160) bullet or something heavier (175-180). You never know till ya try. Good luck and keep us informed. JohnnyK. [/QUOTE]
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