VERTICAL STRINGING AGHHHH!!!
- Thread starter dusterdave173
- Start date
Whisky Tahoe Foxtrot
Silver $$ Contributor
There are a few factors that affect vertical or horizontal spread.
When things are "perfect", seating depth testing will show groups varying from vertical to horizontal spread.
Stringing aka vertical spread can be caused (or mitigated) by changing neck tension.
Bags filled too much can cause bounce especially if both front and rear bag are hard.
Finally, a worn firing pin spring or obstruction in the bolt can cause stringing.
Many F-class shooters change firing pin springs regularly.
When things are "perfect", seating depth testing will show groups varying from vertical to horizontal spread.
Stringing aka vertical spread can be caused (or mitigated) by changing neck tension.
Bags filled too much can cause bounce especially if both front and rear bag are hard.
Finally, a worn firing pin spring or obstruction in the bolt can cause stringing.
Many F-class shooters change firing pin springs regularly.
dusterdave173
Silver $$ Contributor
OK got off the bag and back on my bipod --that and a little more powder has cleared things up--
Thanks for all of the ideas
I think it is more me and my technique on the bench--I have been doing fine with all my other rifles--this new rifle--maybe because of the stock or whatever--has been a challenge. I have burned up a lot of components so far chasing it--sort of turned the corner today--I hope--I generally use a pretty firm hold and this rifle for one reason or another really likes a very gentle--almost free recoil kind of deal--????? This is a crazy hobby
Thanks to all for the help!!!!
Thanks for all of the ideas
I think it is more me and my technique on the bench--I have been doing fine with all my other rifles--this new rifle--maybe because of the stock or whatever--has been a challenge. I have burned up a lot of components so far chasing it--sort of turned the corner today--I hope--I generally use a pretty firm hold and this rifle for one reason or another really likes a very gentle--almost free recoil kind of deal--????? This is a crazy hobby
Thanks to all for the help!!!!
Upgrades & Donations
This Forum's expenses are primarily paid by member contributions. You can upgrade your Forum membership in seconds. Gold and Silver members get unlimited FREE classifieds for one year. Gold members can upload custom avatars.
Click Upgrade Membership Button ABOVE to get Gold or Silver Status.
You can also donate any amount, large or small, with the button below. Include your Forum Name in the PayPal Notes field.
To DONATE by CHECK, or make a recurring donation, CLICK HERE to learn how.
Click Upgrade Membership Button ABOVE to get Gold or Silver Status.
You can also donate any amount, large or small, with the button below. Include your Forum Name in the PayPal Notes field.
To DONATE by CHECK, or make a recurring donation, CLICK HERE to learn how.