vertical stringing

[300 RUM]

other than amo being slightly tweaked in a loose scope for scope rings are scope base etc what are some of the more common causes for vertical string?

 

[seymour fish]

Seen a ole boy have that trouble with a 7 mag he aint cleaned prolly ever an was on the ground with a bipod, an the longer he shot the louder she got, an seemed to be kickin him plennym worse, an the higher she hit. I think it was bout to blow up. Hope that answers yer question.

 

[jonbearman]

Can you tell us what load you are using exactly so we can help you along with the gun you are shooting and the scope etc.Are you using sandbags and a rest etc.

 

[Taildrag15X]

Grip and shoulder pressure can do it if shooting from prone position, don't ask me how I know.....

 

[300 RUM]

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Can you tell us what load you are using exactly so we can help you along with the gun you are shooting and the scope etc.Are you using sandbags and a rest etc.
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it is a custom-built savage target action 28 inch barrel 6.5 twist, .223 - 90gr bergers. The rifle has ben cleaned and only has about 100 rounds through it

 

[300 RUM]

Grip and shoulder pressure can do it if shooting from prone position, don't ask me how I know.....

so do I want a nice firm hold into my shoulder?

 

[Jet]

Read through Erik Cortina's post

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/index.php?topic=3814361.0

Great info on dialing in a rifle.

Jet

 

[boltman223]

Grip and shoulder pressure can do it if shooting from prone position, don't ask me how I know.....

so do I want a nice firm hold into my shoulder?

My 223 likes firm shoulder pressure. I don't grip it tight with my hand or pull it into my shoulder, I just lean into it(shooting off a bench and usind a rest). And when I use my bipod I pre-load it.

 

[300 RUM]

Front action screw came loose!

 

[Immike]

Front action screw came loose!

Yup, that will do it!! All this work and a little thing gets you off track.

I'll add to this post:. To check your bedding, stand your rifle up then loosen and tighten each screw with your finger touching the end of the stock and the barrel looking for movement. This will give you a indicator of a high spot in the bedding between the screws.

 

[300 RUM]

would you recommend some low strength Loctite
Front action screw came loose!

Yup, that will do it!! All this work and a little thing gets you off track.

I'll add to this post:. To check your bedding, stand your rifle up then loosen and tighten each screw with your finger touching the end of the stock and the barrel looking for movement. This will give you a indicator of a high spot in the bedding between the screws.

would you recommend low-strength Loctite in the future

 

[Immike]

would you recommend low-strength Loctite in the future

I keep my tools handy and check mine often so I have never had to use it.

 

[expiper]

Hi ultra mag,,,I check my acton screws before sighting in ,,every time,,,if the gun has sat (especially with a wooden stock) for a while ,,check em,,,,after shooting several rounds...check em,,,,a high recoil rifle will shake things up a lot,,,I have never had one come loose,,,dont use locktite,,,
the bigest cause of vertical (other than loose action screw--loose scope rings--loose bbl.--etc) is ,,,not enuff powder/pressure in the load,,,if the chamber pressure is low the powder will not burn properly,,,sorta like running your car with the choke pulled,,,,smokey case necks tell the tale,,,Roger

 

[bigedp51]

"Sometimes" tight is just not good enough!

Savage Action Screw Torque Tuning

http://www.accurateshooter.com/technical-articles/savage-action-screw-torque-tuning/

And for you Enfield Rifle lovers.

A loose fore stock will cause vertical stringing, and a loose butt stock will cause horizontal stringing.

 

[jsthntn247]

Grip and shoulder pressure can do it if shooting from prone position, don't ask me how I know.....

I found out about this at a 1k match Saturday. Shoulder pressure and grip will definitely give you vertical. Fighting a rifle that's not tracking straight will have you trying to man handle the rifle and shots will go up and down.