I have seen several "claims" that full-stock Mannlicher style centerfire rifles tend to drift from zero when they are fired several times in succession (thereby heating the barrel), such as at a shooting range. It makes sense, particularly if the barrel of the gun in question is somehow anchored to the stock as they usually are. However, I've also heard a report or two from people who owned CZ or Ruger full-stock centerfire rifles who claim that their full-stock guns shoot more or less with the same accuracy as their standard-stocked counterparts, even with repeated firing in a short timeframe.
I would love to hear from anyone with first-hand experience on this topic, whether you've just owned and/or fired a Mannlicher style gun in a setting that gave you the opportunity to gauge the effect (or lack thereof), or especially if you've owned a pair of otherwise similar guns in the same caliber such as an M77 and M77RSI, or CZ 527 and CZ527FS, etc.
I'm considering buying a full stock .223, 7.62 x 39, or .308, and wondering about this matter. I have a full stock .22 LR and like many others have reported, I do not see any real zero-shifting effect of repeated firing, but of course a .22 LR generates far, far less heat in the barrel than a centerfire.
Any actual experience or information you might share will be much appreciated.
Thanks!
I would love to hear from anyone with first-hand experience on this topic, whether you've just owned and/or fired a Mannlicher style gun in a setting that gave you the opportunity to gauge the effect (or lack thereof), or especially if you've owned a pair of otherwise similar guns in the same caliber such as an M77 and M77RSI, or CZ 527 and CZ527FS, etc.
I'm considering buying a full stock .223, 7.62 x 39, or .308, and wondering about this matter. I have a full stock .22 LR and like many others have reported, I do not see any real zero-shifting effect of repeated firing, but of course a .22 LR generates far, far less heat in the barrel than a centerfire.
Any actual experience or information you might share will be much appreciated.
Thanks!