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<blockquote data-quote="bkondeff" data-source="post: 995553" data-attributes="member: 10444"><p>Very happy with a recent purchase, Remington Mtn Rifle in new SS configuration in .280. Found it likes 168 Berger VLD with 56.5gr of 7828 using Norma brass. I have shot enough .5 moa groups at 200 yds to know that is what the gun is capable of. I have a Mtn Goat tag to fill with this rifle and happy enought that I don't want to work too much more on load development(bullet seating/primers) but it may be capable of even more.</p><p> </p><p>My question is that, I noticed the whippy barrel requires me to be very consistent to how I attach myself to the rifle. on the bench I use moderate downward pressure with my off hand just forward of the bottom metal. A new Timney trigger helps as well vs the 4lb X-mark Pro. Still not matter what I do that front end hopps straight up at the shot. </p><p> </p><p>In field positions I can not duplicate the hold. I have used two techniques and want feedback from those with expereience here. First, I have placed my off-hand(left) over and just forward my grip hand with slight downward pressure. I try and be very consistent with the amount of pressure and the direct downward pressure. Second, I have tried also placing my off-hand directly on top of my scope, again using direct downward pressure. I use no noticeable thumb pressure on my shooting hand primarily using the 3 fingers on my right hand to pull directly back into my shoulder. I don't try and eliminate the jump of the barrel, but just use a consistent approach. </p><p> </p><p>First, any feedback on wether I should or should not put downward pressure? If so, where?</p><p> </p><p>Second, does it make sense to use a break on such a thin barrel to help with the jump? I use a Boss on my A-bolt 7mmRM, which I like very much, other than the horrible noise. I orignally was against them, but they are pleasant to shoot and I very much like seeing the impacts at longer ranges when hunting alone. </p><p> </p><p>I don't intend to use such a light gun for all my hunting, I actually hope to do a custom 7mm-300WM and will look for about a 9lb finished product, but for goat hunting, sheep hunting, and even a Whitetail carry rifle this seems like a good gun but I want to shoot it to it's potential.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bkondeff, post: 995553, member: 10444"] Very happy with a recent purchase, Remington Mtn Rifle in new SS configuration in .280. Found it likes 168 Berger VLD with 56.5gr of 7828 using Norma brass. I have shot enough .5 moa groups at 200 yds to know that is what the gun is capable of. I have a Mtn Goat tag to fill with this rifle and happy enought that I don't want to work too much more on load development(bullet seating/primers) but it may be capable of even more. My question is that, I noticed the whippy barrel requires me to be very consistent to how I attach myself to the rifle. on the bench I use moderate downward pressure with my off hand just forward of the bottom metal. A new Timney trigger helps as well vs the 4lb X-mark Pro. Still not matter what I do that front end hopps straight up at the shot. In field positions I can not duplicate the hold. I have used two techniques and want feedback from those with expereience here. First, I have placed my off-hand(left) over and just forward my grip hand with slight downward pressure. I try and be very consistent with the amount of pressure and the direct downward pressure. Second, I have tried also placing my off-hand directly on top of my scope, again using direct downward pressure. I use no noticeable thumb pressure on my shooting hand primarily using the 3 fingers on my right hand to pull directly back into my shoulder. I don't try and eliminate the jump of the barrel, but just use a consistent approach. First, any feedback on wether I should or should not put downward pressure? If so, where? Second, does it make sense to use a break on such a thin barrel to help with the jump? I use a Boss on my A-bolt 7mmRM, which I like very much, other than the horrible noise. I orignally was against them, but they are pleasant to shoot and I very much like seeing the impacts at longer ranges when hunting alone. I don't intend to use such a light gun for all my hunting, I actually hope to do a custom 7mm-300WM and will look for about a 9lb finished product, but for goat hunting, sheep hunting, and even a Whitetail carry rifle this seems like a good gun but I want to shoot it to it's potential. [/QUOTE]
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