TheClasonater
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Hi all- I normally post down in the handloading section, but I have a quandry. I shoot 4-5 rifles consistently that I have handloaded and found accurate loads for. The sixth though, is becoming a point of frustration. It's a 308 and regardless of the bullet, powder, and day, I can't shoot a consistent group. Now, I ain't no precision benchrest thousand yard shooter, just a recreational shooter that enjoys rifles. This morning, at the range, my other 308 was under an inch at a 100 in 8 shots, and that was only because I wiffed the last one. This one though, two shots three or four inches high and to the left, next two... three or four inches low and to the right. That erratic nature happens whether it's 150, 165, or 180 grain boolits. It's been that way for a couple months now, and, although I handload for fun and like shooting, I am starting to see red and don't wanna expend more powder and bullets on this rifle. Where do you all start trouble shooting when you run into this??? What say ye?
For reference: the Rifle is bone Stock with unknown rounds (inherited, but in really great condition)
Ruger Hawkeye Hunter .308
Walnut Stock
Cabela's 4-20 5X scope
For reference: the Rifle is bone Stock with unknown rounds (inherited, but in really great condition)
Ruger Hawkeye Hunter .308
Walnut Stock
Cabela's 4-20 5X scope