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X-bolt accuracy problems...HELP....
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<blockquote data-quote="FearNoWind" data-source="post: 1029525" data-attributes="member: 50867"><p>What are you using for a rest; if anything? Using a butt bag?</p><p>Have you tried another bullet (Sierra, etc.)?</p><p>First thing I'd suggest is to make sure your barrel isn't contacting the barrel channel in the stock; that it's free floated over its entire length - muzzle to recoil log - and that the clearance between the barrel and the barrel channel lin the stock is dramatically wide. I'd use a minimum clearance of two thicknesses of card stock (e.g. 3x5 card) and check the clearance immediately after firing five shots in succession.</p><p>Then, I'd look at the rest features.</p><p>Checking accuracy with a bipod is tricky. Is it the bipod neutral or loaded? Is the rear bag always in the same place, with the same weight load from the butt, is the shoulder position always the same and is the shoulder pressure always the same? Are you using natural point of aim and avoiding forcing the rifle into position to hold on target?</p><p>Several other possibilities but those are the easiest to check at first glance.</p><p>For example: If the sand bag allows for free movement of the butt on recoil it will print on target differently than if there is a slight buildup of sand bag material or filler at the base of the butt plate. Doesn't take much ......</p><p>Best to make sure the base of the butt plate is in free space with the butt bag far enough in front of it to allow for the rifle to move without interference from that venue.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FearNoWind, post: 1029525, member: 50867"] What are you using for a rest; if anything? Using a butt bag? Have you tried another bullet (Sierra, etc.)? First thing I'd suggest is to make sure your barrel isn't contacting the barrel channel in the stock; that it's free floated over its entire length - muzzle to recoil log - and that the clearance between the barrel and the barrel channel lin the stock is dramatically wide. I'd use a minimum clearance of two thicknesses of card stock (e.g. 3x5 card) and check the clearance immediately after firing five shots in succession. Then, I'd look at the rest features. Checking accuracy with a bipod is tricky. Is it the bipod neutral or loaded? Is the rear bag always in the same place, with the same weight load from the butt, is the shoulder position always the same and is the shoulder pressure always the same? Are you using natural point of aim and avoiding forcing the rifle into position to hold on target? Several other possibilities but those are the easiest to check at first glance. For example: If the sand bag allows for free movement of the butt on recoil it will print on target differently than if there is a slight buildup of sand bag material or filler at the base of the butt plate. Doesn't take much ...... Best to make sure the base of the butt plate is in free space with the butt bag far enough in front of it to allow for the rifle to move without interference from that venue. [/QUOTE]
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