#3031768 - 11/13/12 05:53 PM
Re: Can't get Howa 1500 to group....frustrated
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mr.big
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I would check scope and mounts,,bedding and crown.
good luck I have been there and it is heart breaking,,
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#3031812 - 11/13/12 06:11 PM
Re: Can't get Howa 1500 to group....frustrated
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rdl65
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Load some more rounds with 45gr of RL-15 but change the seating depth. Be careful not to load them to long to fit the magazine.
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#3031860 - 11/13/12 06:32 PM
Re: Can't get Howa 1500 to group....frustrated
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Make sure your rings are tight. I had to re-tighten 4 different rifles rings down again.
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#3031935 - 11/13/12 07:00 PM
Re: Can't get Howa 1500 to group....frustrated
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BigD_625
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Mine shot great with the cheap Federal stuff from wal-mart. Leupold bases and rings, Burris 3.5-10x50 scope. I've had them in 308, 7mm, 30-06, and .243. Loved them all.
Sounds like scope, rings, or mounts. What kind of scope?
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#3033361 - 11/14/12 04:25 PM
Re: Can't get Howa 1500 to group....frustrated
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reloaderman
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make sure the action screws are tight also. also might want to try some varget powder if you have some...
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#3033431 - 11/14/12 05:40 PM
Re: Can't get Howa 1500 to group....frustrated
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If the gun and scope are tight....I would try those GameKings with some Varget.
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#3033464 - 11/14/12 06:14 PM
Re: Can't get Howa 1500 to group....frustrated
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DaveB
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IMHO RL 15 is too fast for a 308. Try something a bit slower, Varget seems to be a very popular powder for the 308. I just got a 308, haven't fired a round yet, but will report back in when I do. And yes, I am expecting sub moa as you are.
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#3034260 - 11/15/12 09:39 AM
Re: Can't get Howa 1500 to group....frustrated
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if you dont get going i will take it off your hands never had a problem with 1500's
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