I've been reading several some of the threads here about accuracy. I am a long time hunter and shooter with what I consider above average shooting skills, but I am sure below average for the group of shooters I am addressing here.
I am in the process of setting up my first true LR bolt gun and fired it for the first time earlier this week. I place two or three shots in one hole and then I get a shift in POI. I fire another string and the same things happens again. I will have three in one hole and two in another hole, but 1 1/2" high and 1/2" left etc.
The rifle scope was set up using existing bases and rings from another rifle. They do not fit the gun correctly and the correct rings are on order. I will not fire any more rounds until I get the proper height rings.
Also I have rarely fired a rifle with an adjustable stock and have never owned a rifle with an adjustable stock. My new LR 300 WM has a McMillan A-5 stock. It feels good, but much different than I am used to. I also am using a Harris bipod and although not new to bipod use, shooting from a bench on a short bipod is different.
My observations when firing the rifle.
1. proper alignment with the scope, because of scope mounted too high, was difficult
2. LOP on stock was too long and I did not have allen wrenchs for adjustment NOW IN MY RANGE BAG
3. felt recoil from seated position off bench was strong, but not unbearable.
4. after a few shots, I began to noticed the rifle would end up in a slightly different position on the bench in relationship to the target. In other words, recoil was pushing the gun out of alignment. Bipod was bouncing all over the place. I am used to shooting off sand bags.
5. 5 shot groups 1.25" - 1.5", but looked like two seperate 2 and 3 shots groups in one hole, if that makes sense
QUESTIONS??
1. Can some or all of these issues I have described account for the shifting POI??
2. How much does proper stock fit affect accuracy?
3. What can I do more consistently for recoil management when using a bipod off a bench in the seated position?
4. Any other advice is more than welcomed
Thanks
I am in the process of setting up my first true LR bolt gun and fired it for the first time earlier this week. I place two or three shots in one hole and then I get a shift in POI. I fire another string and the same things happens again. I will have three in one hole and two in another hole, but 1 1/2" high and 1/2" left etc.
The rifle scope was set up using existing bases and rings from another rifle. They do not fit the gun correctly and the correct rings are on order. I will not fire any more rounds until I get the proper height rings.
Also I have rarely fired a rifle with an adjustable stock and have never owned a rifle with an adjustable stock. My new LR 300 WM has a McMillan A-5 stock. It feels good, but much different than I am used to. I also am using a Harris bipod and although not new to bipod use, shooting from a bench on a short bipod is different.
My observations when firing the rifle.
1. proper alignment with the scope, because of scope mounted too high, was difficult
2. LOP on stock was too long and I did not have allen wrenchs for adjustment NOW IN MY RANGE BAG
3. felt recoil from seated position off bench was strong, but not unbearable.
4. after a few shots, I began to noticed the rifle would end up in a slightly different position on the bench in relationship to the target. In other words, recoil was pushing the gun out of alignment. Bipod was bouncing all over the place. I am used to shooting off sand bags.
5. 5 shot groups 1.25" - 1.5", but looked like two seperate 2 and 3 shots groups in one hole, if that makes sense
QUESTIONS??
1. Can some or all of these issues I have described account for the shifting POI??
2. How much does proper stock fit affect accuracy?
3. What can I do more consistently for recoil management when using a bipod off a bench in the seated position?
4. Any other advice is more than welcomed
Thanks