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<blockquote data-quote="sable tireur" data-source="post: 1223146" data-attributes="member: 27307"><p>Rhunter2,</p><p></p><p>Therein may lay the problem.</p><p></p><p>MRC makes their own actions and barrels. The barrels are pull button. The stresses built up in the barrel may be providing the 2-group groups we're being shown.</p><p></p><p>I have used several of their actions and had to make some improvements in them but all in all they were pretty good. The barrels on the other hand were not up to my needs.</p><p></p><p>That's a fair statement for the most part. There is a reason it is 'really' accurate. Someone has taken the time to build the rifle accurately and has chosen parts that known to be the best quality. This may not be the case with MRC.</p><p></p><p>Premium ammunition other than what you've already shot usually will not cure the 2-group groups. The problem is in the stock and/or the barrel.</p><p></p><p>And just how are they going to know you shot reloads? They can claim all they want but it will not hold water because we all know that for most part reloads are more accurate than factory.</p><p></p><p>This would not be my first, second or third choice. But if you think that this is an O.K. technique, have at it. </p><p></p><p>You can get a relatively reasonably priced front rest from Grizzly.com or Bullets.com, same company/owner, different locations. Then get a decent quality rear bag and go to town on testing. In this manner, the rifle is part of the actual system under which it will be shot in the field. The sled constrains the rifle and its ability to move under recoil while you the shooter is holding it.</p><p></p><p>Try the new loads but be prepared to send the rifle back. Do not settle for less than you expect from a decent rifle. It will not be a benchrest rifle but it should shoot better groups more accurate than what we're seeing.</p><p></p><p>I would insist on a perfect bedding job. What they sent you is not! Failing this, they better come up with another solution which works.</p><p></p><p>My guess is that it's the stock flexing in combination with a non-stress relieved button barrel.</p><p></p><p>Regards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sable tireur, post: 1223146, member: 27307"] Rhunter2, Therein may lay the problem. MRC makes their own actions and barrels. The barrels are pull button. The stresses built up in the barrel may be providing the 2-group groups we're being shown. I have used several of their actions and had to make some improvements in them but all in all they were pretty good. The barrels on the other hand were not up to my needs. That's a fair statement for the most part. There is a reason it is 'really' accurate. Someone has taken the time to build the rifle accurately and has chosen parts that known to be the best quality. This may not be the case with MRC. Premium ammunition other than what you've already shot usually will not cure the 2-group groups. The problem is in the stock and/or the barrel. And just how are they going to know you shot reloads? They can claim all they want but it will not hold water because we all know that for most part reloads are more accurate than factory. This would not be my first, second or third choice. But if you think that this is an O.K. technique, have at it. You can get a relatively reasonably priced front rest from Grizzly.com or Bullets.com, same company/owner, different locations. Then get a decent quality rear bag and go to town on testing. In this manner, the rifle is part of the actual system under which it will be shot in the field. The sled constrains the rifle and its ability to move under recoil while you the shooter is holding it. Try the new loads but be prepared to send the rifle back. Do not settle for less than you expect from a decent rifle. It will not be a benchrest rifle but it should shoot better groups more accurate than what we're seeing. I would insist on a perfect bedding job. What they sent you is not! Failing this, they better come up with another solution which works. My guess is that it's the stock flexing in combination with a non-stress relieved button barrel. Regards. [/QUOTE]
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