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It's the 20" stainless/synthetic model and I have had this rifle new since 1997ish. I sighted it in at 100yards with a Leupold 2-7 when I first got it. I would shoot it a couple of times to make sure it was still "on" but never more than a couple of shots. I don't ever remember it being a "shooter" but I have killed a lot of deer with it over the years. All within 120 yards and I actually don't ever remember missing one with this rifle (although I am sure I have). I recently moved and have over 400 yard shoots possible. I put a new Leopold 3-9 on it and tried to sight it in for 200 yards. The thing is all over the place. Core lokt looked like a shotgun pattern. Switched to Hornady's 139 and things at least all moved to the left side of the target. The first 2 shots were heading in the right direction. Then things went sideways. Let the rifle cool for 15 minutes before the last 7 rounds. I did not clean the barrel. I plan on keeping the rifle and a cold shot, clean bore is the most important shot to me because that is usually my hunting situation. I just wish it was more consistent.
Has anyone else had experiences like this with a model 7? Did a little Googling and seems more than a few have but no good answer for a reliable fix.
Hordny 139 soft point. 1st picture first 5 shoots, second picture 7 shoots after 15 minute cool down. The last pic is my brother's rifle (identical to mine) core lokt 3 shots. All from a lead sled and that I regularly shoot sub-moa at 100yards with a Ruger American and Winchester Model 70 (both 308)
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Has anyone else had experiences like this with a model 7? Did a little Googling and seems more than a few have but no good answer for a reliable fix.
Hordny 139 soft point. 1st picture first 5 shoots, second picture 7 shoots after 15 minute cool down. The last pic is my brother's rifle (identical to mine) core lokt 3 shots. All from a lead sled and that I regularly shoot sub-moa at 100yards with a Ruger American and Winchester Model 70 (both 308)
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