Range/ scope guru,s, help needed!

[Shubey]

Was at range today, zeroing Coyote Rifle. Was bit frustrated, as I experienced left& right shifting of Bullet impacts. Ammo was 6.5 Grendel by Hornaday, 100 grain Vmatch. Scope was new Vortex 3x16 Diamondback Tactical,which is well mounted. Shooting was a mere 100yds. Scope was at 16x. Rifle is Howa Carbon Stalker. Any ideas much appreciated! D.

 

[arrow179]

Swap the scope out for one you know works and try again…

Even though the scope is new doesn't mean it's not broken.

 

[Shubey]

Swap the scope out for one you know works and try again…

Even though the scope is new doesn't mean it's not broken.

Notwithstanding...it performs well with Deer loads!

 

[blksno]

Notwithstanding...it performs well with Deer loads!

if it shoots one type of ammo well, and won't shoot another. The ammo is your only variable... Shoot something else.

 

[Shubey]

if it shoots one type of ammo well, and won't shoot another. The ammo is your only variable... Shoot something else.

Ok, try handloads next. Should I have scope focus on 100yds; or infinity?

 

[blksno]

Ok, try handloads next. Should I have scope focus on 100yds; or infinity?

Adjust your parallax so that your image is parallax free.

 

[Shubey]

Adjust for best focus/ clarity?

 

[Tiny Tim]

Adjust so reticle doesn't appear to move in relation to your target when you move your eye around slightly.

 

[blksno]

Adjust for best focus/ clarity?

Sounda like you should probably start with some research on parallax, what it is, why it matters and how to prevent it.

 

[M1A1ABRAMS]

Was at range today, zeroing Coyote Rifle. Was bit frustrated, as I experienced left& right shifting of Bullet impacts. Ammo was 6.5 Grendel by Hornaday, 100 grain Vmatch. Scope was new Vortex 3x16 Diamondback Tactical,which is well mounted. Shooting was a mere 100yds. Scope was at 16x. Rifle is Howa Carbon Stalker. Any ideas much appreciated! D.

Possibly take the time to watch a few videos explaining how your scope works. This guy does a good job.

 

[trapper1954]

Ok I've got a couple of questions.
1. Did you hone your rings?
2. Is your barrel free floating and nothing under the barrel?
3. Is your action bedded?
4. Are your stock screws tight?
5. Are your scope ring screws all still tight?
Next I would dial it down to 10 or 12x,, parallax on 100 & shoot a clean target,,, now move the hairs 4" right. Shoot it.
Move the hairs 4" up shoot it.
Move the hairs 4" left, shoot it
Move the hairs 4" down to the point of beginning and see how much slop is in the scope.
Now I have seen a composite stock that was no good, you could not hold it, period.... It was a Rem 223 v, you could bag it up with no shoulder and no hand grip touch it off and boom dead center house fly at 100. Get a hold on it like a man should and miss by inches. Everytime.
Just sayin..

 

[DUCKMAN11]

If it shot "deer loads" well and now it won't shoot the 100gr eld-vt....I'd say it's the ammo. But I'd also check anything with threads for correct torque.

My howa is the heavy contour steel barrel version and it absolutely loves the eld-vt loading. It's the most accurate factory rifle/ammo combination that I've ever owned.

 

[Shubey]

Ok I've got a couple of questions.
1. Did you hone your rings?
2. Is your barrel free floating and nothing under the barrel?
3. Is your action bedded?
4. Are your stock screws tight?
5. Are your scope ring screws all still tight?
Next I would dial it down to 10 or 12x,, parallax on 100 & shoot a clean target,,, now move the hairs 4" right. Shoot it.
Move the hairs 4" up shoot it.
Move the hairs 4" left, shoot it
Move the hairs 4" down to the point of beginning and see how much slop is in the scope.
Now I have seen a composite stock that was no good, you could not hold it, period.... It was a Rem 223 v, you could bag it up with no shoulder and no hand grip touch it off and boom dead center house fly at 100. Get a hold on it like a man should and miss by inches. Everytime.
Just sayin..

Thanks.

 

[FEENIX]

if it shoots one type of ammo well, and won't shoot another. The ammo is your only variable... Shoot something else.

This!