I really need some advice

[dsandfort]

I was working on a new load and shot this group. I’m really concerned about the horizontal and vertical stringing.

I put out wind flags but they were really hard to read. It’s an indoor range and when someone opened the door to come in, I think I saw one flag move a little. Could that be the problem?

Anyway, here’s my first try.

I ran home and loaded 5 more but this time took 1 single kernel of powder out of the final charge and then I ended up with this group. I think the vertical is better but the horizontal is not.

I ran back home and this time I took some Flitz and honed the neck bushing to increase the diameter by 0.0000001”, or there abouts. Loaded up 5 more and completely ruined the vertical but the horizontal is better, I think.

So I ran back home to try something else but I forgot what I changed, or, maybe I changed 2 things. I can't remember. I’m tired and breathing hard from all the running back and forth so I let some sand out of my rear bag. It didn’t seem to help even though I read somewhere that it does.

I’m at my wits end. Any help will be appreciated.

 

[hogpatrol]

I would try a smaller pencil.

 

[Immike]

Stop running, you got me to take the bait. Lol

 

[DeadEyeDick45]

How hard was it to rotate the red dot? Possibly you need more exercise.

 

[Tahoe Shark]

I believe the flicker of the fluorescent lights is giving you a false sight picture. Try turning your hat around

 

[bobinpa]

I would guess that you rotated the picture 4 times, but it is still a nice group.

 

[onelastshot]

You need to change calibers possibly a .17; smaller bullets means smaller holes and smaller groups! Problem solved.

 

[gotcha]

You need to change calibers possibly a .17; smaller bullets means smaller holes and smaller groups! Problem solved.

OR, move your target closer

 

[spclark]

STOP playing with Photoshop, for pete's sake!

 

[hoz53]

I was working on a new load and shot this group. I’m really concerned about the horizontal and vertical stringing.

I put out wind flags but they were really hard to read. It’s an indoor range and when someone opened the door to come in, I think I saw one flag move a little. Could that be the problem?

Anyway, here’s my first try.

I ran home and loaded 5 more but this time took 1 single kernel of powder out of the final charge and then I ended up with this group. I think the vertical is better but the horizontal is not.

I ran back home and this time I took some Flitz and honed the neck bushing to increase the diameter by 0.0000001”, or there abouts. Loaded up 5 more and completely ruined the vertical but the horizontal is better, I think.

So I ran back home to try something else but I forgot what I changed, or, maybe I changed 2 things. I can't remember. I’m tired and breathing hard from all the running back and forth so I let some sand out of my rear bag. It didn’t seem to help even though I read somewhere that it does.

I’m at my wits end. Any help will be appreciated.

I was working on a new load and shot this group. I’m really concerned about the horizontal and vertical stringing.

I put out wind flags but they were really hard to read. It’s an indoor range and when someone opened the door to come in, I think I saw one flag move a little. Could that be the problem?

Anyway, here’s my first try.

I ran home and loaded 5 more but this time took 1 single kernel of powder out of the final charge and then I ended up with this group. I think the vertical is better but the horizontal is not.

I ran back home and this time I took some Flitz and honed the neck bushing to increase the diameter by 0.0000001”, or there abouts. Loaded up 5 more and completely ruined the vertical but the horizontal is better, I think.

So I ran back home to try something else but I forgot what I changed, or, maybe I changed 2 things. I can't remember. I’m tired and breathing hard from all the running back and forth so I let some sand out of my rear bag. It didn’t seem to help even though I read somewhere that it does.

I’m at my wits end. Any help will be appreciated.

I guess the Admins don't have a monopoly on this kind of thing today. I know you fibbed about the exercise

 

[joshb]

Is it April 1st already? Man, how time flies!

 

[Sundown]

Ya ..Looks Good...Now back up to 35 Yds and see what the Group looks like...Show-off!!

 

[eric32]

While these guys are not providing any help what so ever. I am taking your concerns seriously, my suggestion are as follows.

Step 1
Move to a less recoiling caliber

.17-50BMG AI

Step 2
Remove all human error from testing
The use of a lanyard has always proven effective in my test that i have never conducted.

Step 3 aiming it seems by the POI shift your not aiming your scope.

Solution move to a March 100X scope it proved to be almost non existent in my personal load developement

Step 4
Weighting each grain of sand in my bags. Has proven to the most agian in accuracy. After setting them aside i use a bipod and a gym sock filled with rice. For intial testing of loads.

Step 5

Go to the nearest fridge and grab a case of beer. And have a happy day and try to remember if its on the internet its true.

 

[LHSmith]

Google "Houston Warehouse".......you'll find ALL the answers to one hole accuracy there , Grasshopper.

 

[Nvreloader]

That bbl is shot out, time for a new one.....

Tia,
Don

 

[Dgd6mm]

Give fguffey a call.

 

[msinc]

Wind flags!!!!!! You need more wind flags!!!!! And then you need to go somewhere besides here to take lessons on just how to read them, because it is black magic. I had a rifle that shot that bad once...I bought an entire case, a full metric schidt ton of wind flags and that solved the problem!!!!!!!!!!! I never did learn to read them, just owning the things straightened that rifle right out!!!!!

 

[Someoldguy]

Holy crap! This is a case for the Voo-Doo chicken bones if I ever saw one! Search venders in New Orleans, perhaps they have some on hand, otherwise they will have to come from off-shore. Hati, perhaps. Good luck!

 

[Shynloco]

Why do we always get these types of question on April 1st?

Alex

 

[snert]

Holy crap! This is a case for the Voo-Doo chicken bones if I ever saw one! Search venders in New Orleans, perhaps they have some on hand, otherwise they will have to come from off-shore. Hati, perhaps. Good luck!

Hey, I have a patent on chicken bones! No bushing work without a Sweet Bay Rays chicken bone and JB paste! I think the issue is the solar calendar...today being the day of days.