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<blockquote data-quote="Canadian Bushman" data-source="post: 966936" data-attributes="member: 41122"><p>What kind of accuracy are you getting out of this rifle?</p><p></p><p>.317 sure is cutting it close. I personally like to run about .015-.020" of clearance per side, but if its aligned correctly i dont think .317 is too tight. Typically the closer the inside diameter of the muzzle break or suppressor is to the outside diameter of the bullet, the more efficiently it will work. You said you didnt see any strikes, so chances are its not the culprit. </p><p></p><p>If i were in you shoes, i would do exactly as you said and disassemble the rifle looking for anything out of the ordinary. Then re-assemble following torque specs, on scope and rail, and action, clean the barrel thoroughly, and try again. </p><p></p><p>I dont hold factory ammunition to the same standards as hand loads because there are so many variables that could be causing bad accuracy. </p><p>If i were to use factory ammunition i would try to get something like federal or hornady, that typically has a good rep for consistent accuracy, good brass, and utilizes a bullet with a tangent ogive. </p><p></p><p>I would also not hesitate to call the smith and ask for help or recommendations. Those guys usually know how to make their rifles shoot.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Canadian Bushman, post: 966936, member: 41122"] What kind of accuracy are you getting out of this rifle? .317 sure is cutting it close. I personally like to run about .015-.020" of clearance per side, but if its aligned correctly i dont think .317 is too tight. Typically the closer the inside diameter of the muzzle break or suppressor is to the outside diameter of the bullet, the more efficiently it will work. You said you didnt see any strikes, so chances are its not the culprit. If i were in you shoes, i would do exactly as you said and disassemble the rifle looking for anything out of the ordinary. Then re-assemble following torque specs, on scope and rail, and action, clean the barrel thoroughly, and try again. I dont hold factory ammunition to the same standards as hand loads because there are so many variables that could be causing bad accuracy. If i were to use factory ammunition i would try to get something like federal or hornady, that typically has a good rep for consistent accuracy, good brass, and utilizes a bullet with a tangent ogive. I would also not hesitate to call the smith and ask for help or recommendations. Those guys usually know how to make their rifles shoot. [/QUOTE]
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