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SIGHTING IN HELP

BISHOP10BISHOP10 Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
edited May 2007 in Ask the Experts
HI EVERYONE I KNOW SOMEONE CAN HELP ME HERE .I HAVE A OLD 222 SAVAGE 340 AND THIS YEAR I AM HAVING A HARD TIME SIGHTING IT IN I NEVER HAD A PROBLEM BEFORE SHOTS ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE WITH ANY AMMO .I AM WONDERING IF THE BARREL COULD BE SHOT OUT OR DOES IT NEED A GOOD CLEANING SINCE I DON'T DO THAT VERY OFTEN .JUST WONDERED WHAT YOU GUYS THINK THANKS IN ADVANCE TO ANYONE WHO RESPONDS
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  • 11b6r11b6r Member Posts: 16,584 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well, crystal ball is in the shop for calibration, so this is a SWAG, but if it 'twere mine, would start with a good cleaning. Then check that all screws (mounting, scope) are snug. Look for obvious things, like a crack around the mounting points (where action/ barrel join stock) see if there is a ding at the muzzle. Start with a batch of fresh factory ammo off the sandbags/rest. Anyone else got any thoughts?
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  • dfletcherdfletcher Member Posts: 8,179 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The 340 in 222 Remington was my first centerfire rifle and my intro to reloading. Unless there's a rust or a damaged muzzle problem I wouldn't expect a barrel problem.

    A good cleaning & inspection would be the first step. If I remember correctly, doesn't the 340 have a barrel band with a nut & screw attachment up front? Make sure that's properly tightened. I set a small mark on mine so I was sure it had been tightened down exactly the same each time.
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  • konamtbikerkonamtbiker Member Posts: 284 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I to would start with a good copper solvient. I use Barnes CR10 and Blue wonder for a good powder redidue remover. I only use nylon brushes. Then have your scope mounted wiht 30 pounds inches on your bases and windage screws. 20 pound inches on your scope rings. 50 pounds inches on your bedding screws. If you dont have the tools to do this most gun shops will do it for free or a few bucks. Have then check your riflings also if your worried about your barrel being shot out.
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  • ern98ern98 Member Posts: 1,725 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    And if the cleaning, muzzle crown and screws don't solve it then my next move would be to swap out the scope for one that you know is shooting true. If the scope has failed internally then point of impact shifts are a often what occur. Failure of inexpensive scopes, like Simmons, in exactly that fashion is what has finally cured me of buying them.

    PS, Welcome to the site.
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  • scubabobfscubabobf Member Posts: 392 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I suggest you also get your blood pressure checked. If you have high blood pressure it is not possible to shot tight groups.
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  • BISHOP10BISHOP10 Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    thanks guys good stuff
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