Art Vandeley
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I recently picked up a rifle and scope combo (Bergara b14 6.5 creed) that I would like to shoot a little farther than my typical 100 yard sight in. I had it shooting a 100 yard group that was roughly 1.5" across on Friday. Yesterday, I took it out and started shooting farther with it. The furthest I got was 260 yards but I was disappointed with the results. There was no consistency and I shot roughly 10 shots that were in the 20" circle range for accuracy. There was a slight breeze but pretty calm. I was shooting off a front and rear bag and felt I was pretty solid.
I went back to 100, and it was still pretty much right on at that range. I am curious why the accuracy went down hill so quick. I was wondering if temperature had something to do with it? The ambient was right around 2 degrees F. There was likely a lot of rapid heating/cooling in the barrel.
I don't have much experience with shooting rifles so I'd appreciate any suggestions. Maybe I should re-zero the scope at 200?
Thanks in advance.
I went back to 100, and it was still pretty much right on at that range. I am curious why the accuracy went down hill so quick. I was wondering if temperature had something to do with it? The ambient was right around 2 degrees F. There was likely a lot of rapid heating/cooling in the barrel.
I don't have much experience with shooting rifles so I'd appreciate any suggestions. Maybe I should re-zero the scope at 200?
Thanks in advance.