HELP... Shots dropping off more than expected. Remington 700 .308 Hunting Rifle
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Gary in MD
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Several possibilities here.
Is everything tight?
Is the parallax adjustment of scope set correctly?
Is the scope proven to be reliable?
Is your shooting form the exact same between the groups at both yardages?
Have you checked the velocity of your load?
Probably several more.
Is everything tight?
Is the parallax adjustment of scope set correctly?
Is the scope proven to be reliable?
Is your shooting form the exact same between the groups at both yardages?
Have you checked the velocity of your load?
Probably several more.
Are you dialing the scope or holding over?
How are you validating the 7" drop at 200. Are you using your 100 yard zero, not adjusting and measuring the drops or are you dialing what you think should get you on target at 200?
You are somewhat guessing at velocity and that bullet has a very low BC so even small variations in velocity could make a noticeable difference.
BHINES1216
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Is everything tight? -Yes
Is the parallax adjustment of scope set correctly? -I believe so as I followed manufacturer instructions.
Is the scope proven to be reliable? Its brand new and yes, Im getting 1.5" groups at 100 yards and 2.5" groups at 200 yards.
Is your shooting form the exact same between the groups at both yardages? Shooting off a lead sled for both.
Have you checked the velocity of your load? No, not sure how.
BHINES1216
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I am using the 100 yard zero and not adjusting and measuring the drop.
BHINES1216
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1.5" at 100 yards and 2.5" at 200.
Are you strapping the gun in the sled and weighing it down so it doesn't move? If so don't do that...
dfanonymous
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Your barrel is fine.
A bullet dropping less than a factory test barrel is not uncommon. The box information being inflated is also not uncommon.
BHINES1216
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Its definitely still moving. I added 25 lbs and I am strapping it down.
Gary in MD
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Lead sled = No Bueno
They are known to cause problems with the scope and rifle. Most knowledgeable shooters advise against using them.
YMMV
They are known to cause problems with the scope and rifle. Most knowledgeable shooters advise against using them.
YMMV
HARPERC
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LOL! I know sometimes I have to hear a thing a few times to get it.
We have no idea what the velocity of any factory ammo is, and it can vary a bunch until we know this sorting rifle issues will be difficult.
Drop is a concern, but consider the terminal performance of a bullet absent enough velocity to perform.
What scope and model are you using, does it have good parallax adjustment on it? I know it's a long shot but I thought I'd ask. Cheers
BHINES1216
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Then here is quite probably your problem. Never weigh and strap down a led sled, in fact, ditch the sled altogether its a design that never should have been invented... rifles and scopes are not designed to be shot locked down to resist recoil and that will affect your point of impact. If it hasn't already broken your scope ditch the led sled and rezero at 100yds using sandbags. Then fire 3 at 200yds and your drop will probably be the usual 3-4inches at most.
