Cures for Vertical--Speedy Speaks

[Forum Boss]

We've just added a nice article by Speedy on how the reduce the vertical in your groups. It addresses a lot of factors--gun-handling, trigger/firing pin issues, wind-reading, and bag set-up. His focus in primarily on short-range benchrest but there are some great bits of advice for any shooter.

http://www.6mmBR.com/verticaltips.html

Read Speedy's story and your groups won't look like this, LOL!

Mr. Moderator :comp:

 

[22BRGUY]

Good Article....Thanks Boss.
Also if rifle is too light on the muzzle end, I've experienced vertical issues too.
As was said, proper rifle balance is important.

 

[sdean]

Good Article....Thanks Boss.
Also if rifle is too light on the muzzle end, I've experienced vertical issues too.
As was said, proper rifle balance is important.

You might have the record. 18 year old thread

 

[22BRGUY]

You might have the record. 18 year old thread

Wish I could take the credit but I think the boss put this article up for a guy from Luxembourg that was having vertical issues.

 

[Chiquita]

And the first place gold medal goes to............

 

[22BRGUY]

Who said 6BR is easy to tune?

Last week I tested different seating depths using 30gr of N140 in 6BR. The most promising was .010 off the lands showing ¼ MOA for a 4-shot group. Yesterday I loaded 5 rounds to repeat the test in different weather conditions. What came out was a disaster 0.88 MOA (see below). It was a...

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[Texas Solo]

It may be an old thread, but I never saw it before.
Speedy is THE MAN. I was having issues with my F Class rifle. I took it to Speedy. He sat me down behind his borescope. Assured me that my bore looked new, but chamber was misscut.
He cut 1/2" off the rear of barrel and rechambered it. After new load development, I shot a personal best of 596/600 @ 600yds during the next match.
Besides being a top notch gunsmith and shooter, you absolutely will not find a kinder man.

 

[Tommie]

Who said 6BR is easy to tune?

Last week I tested different seating depths using 30gr of N140 in 6BR. The most promising was .010 off the lands showing ¼ MOA for a 4-shot group. Yesterday I loaded 5 rounds to repeat the test in different weather conditions. What came out was a disaster 0.88 MOA (see below). It was a...

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Dude. Folks are referring to this ANCIENT thread that you resurrected.

 

[1shot]

I for one, haven't seen this thread either. Just because it's old, doesn't mean that the information isn't of use to someone.

Lloyd

 

[D-4297]

Personally ; I don't think "GOOD" information ever goes out of style . Just because it is a very old topic doesn't mean it isn't relevant to another generation of new shooters who have come into the sport in the last Ten years .Kudos to the Boss for putting it up . Regardless of the reason .

 

[gdbleb]

Personally ; I don't think "GOOD" information ever goes out of style . Just because it is a very old topic doesn't mean it isn't relevant to another generation of new shooters who have come into the sport in the last Ten years .Kudos to the Boss for putting it up . Regardless of the reason .

Some of these ancient threads have big write-ups that took a lot of thought and work and are still invaluable.

 

[Tim Singleton]

The best cure I've found for vertical is more powder!

 

[Bottom Fodder]

Best cure I have found for ole threads is to bring them back, then they’re not ole anymore. A lot of them more useful than new threads

 

[biggun2869]

I agree with Brx6!! If it was interesting, then it is interesting now, Gary

 

[Mark W]

Personally ; I don't think "GOOD" information ever goes out of style . Just because it is a very old topic doesn't mean it isn't relevant to another generation of new shooters who have come into the sport in the last Ten years .Kudos to the Boss for putting it up . Regardless of the reason .

I agree! I’m not sure why folks get a burr under their saddle over the resurrection of an old thread, especially when it contains solid information.

 

[Bill Norris]

Sometimes resurrecting an old thread can give newer members a chance to read about things without asking a question and starting another thread on the same topic. Don't get the "panic" over seeing this.

 

[JEFFPPC]

Best cure I have found for ole threads is to bring them back, then they’re not ole anymore. A lot of them more useful than new threads

Boy did you say a mouthful.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

The best cure I've found for vertical is more powder!

Or not using heavy sand

 

[BuffaloBill]

I agree! I’m not sure why folks get a burr under their saddle over the resurrection of an old thread, especially when it contains solid information.

I wonder about this myself. I get the impression some people think they gain points or something when pointing out the age of a post.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I wonder about this myself. I get the impression some people think they gain points or something when pointing out the age of a post.

This post is over 2hrs old!