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<blockquote data-quote="rscott5028" data-source="post: 464905" data-attributes="member: 24624"><p>It's part mechanical and part shooter induced. </p><p> </p><p>As stated by other posters, the chances are that you are not shooting to your full potential. </p><p> </p><p>I think I've heard Darrel Holland say that the bullet will remain in the barrel ~1/24,000 of a second and for about ~3/8" of recoil during which any movement will affect the POI. </p><p> </p><p>If the bore tracks exactly rearward, no big deal. But if it moves left/right/up/down especially with any inconsistency, your groups will reflect it. </p><p> </p><p>I was always told growing up not to dry fire as you could break a firing pin. Perhaps that was due to older rifles and/or safety concerns. </p><p> </p><p>Practicing safely with modern rifles is a good thing. I also find it useful to have my son dry fire before attempting a long shot at game. It helps to settle nerves and verify whether he's got a decent rest/position. </p><p> </p><p>A lot of the long range shooting books and videos go into detail about perfecting your technique. And, I think there are tweaks that competitors use to tune their actions and firing pins etc to squeeze out that extra tiny amount of precision. </p><p> </p><p>...wish I could give specific advice</p><p>but, here are some things to ponder (from a non-expert)...</p><p> </p><p>light weight rifle</p><p>timing of the bolt</p><p>trigger adjustment</p><p>trigger control - straight to the rear</p><p>don't wrap thumb around stock</p><p>bone support/muscle relaxation</p><p>stable bench, front bag, bipod</p><p>breathing</p><p>rear bag placement and square</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rscott5028, post: 464905, member: 24624"] It's part mechanical and part shooter induced. As stated by other posters, the chances are that you are not shooting to your full potential. I think I've heard Darrel Holland say that the bullet will remain in the barrel ~1/24,000 of a second and for about ~3/8" of recoil during which any movement will affect the POI. If the bore tracks exactly rearward, no big deal. But if it moves left/right/up/down especially with any inconsistency, your groups will reflect it. I was always told growing up not to dry fire as you could break a firing pin. Perhaps that was due to older rifles and/or safety concerns. Practicing safely with modern rifles is a good thing. I also find it useful to have my son dry fire before attempting a long shot at game. It helps to settle nerves and verify whether he's got a decent rest/position. A lot of the long range shooting books and videos go into detail about perfecting your technique. And, I think there are tweaks that competitors use to tune their actions and firing pins etc to squeeze out that extra tiny amount of precision. ...wish I could give specific advice but, here are some things to ponder (from a non-expert)... light weight rifle timing of the bolt trigger adjustment trigger control - straight to the rear don't wrap thumb around stock bone support/muscle relaxation stable bench, front bag, bipod breathing rear bag placement and square [/QUOTE]
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