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Old 10-24-2008 | 12:40 PM
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Kbeaner
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Default Dagum that was a pricey shooting session!

Alright guys, I finally got out there with the smokepole to sight in....here is my setup and I will try to explain results(pics not uploading on my computer for some reason):
50cal Encore, 3X9-50 Leupold.
I just mounted the scope on the other day and boresighted it, after having some repair done to it by Leupold.

Started off with 100gr BH209 @ 50yds shooting up some old 245gr Powerbelts just to get me close.

I moved out to 100yrds and started shooting 250gr SuperGlide Shockwaves. here was the shot pattern:
1st- 3"left. adjusted scope
2nd- 6"high. 2"left.
3rd- 1.5"left. 1"high
didn't like group at all and bumped the powder up to 110gr of BH209
4th- 2"high. 2"left
5th- 4"high. 1"left
6th- 5"high. .5"left
didn't like that group either, was the 10th shot so I swabbed the gun twice with solvent, once dry, and bumped the charge up to 120grBH209
7th- 6"high
8th- 6"high. 1"left
9th- 4"high (kinda starting to like this group)
10th- 6" high. 3" left (still not terrible, decide to stick w/ 120gr, move scope down.)
11th- 4"high. 1" right
12th- 1"right
13th- 1.5"high. 3"right
14th- 1.5"low. 2"right

Not too sure what to think now,that group still isn't the best, although it still seems that the 120gr is grouping better than the 100gr and 110gr,and not really what I was expecting to get with that BH209 and Shockwave combo...kinda frustrating.All I was thinking as the grouping wasn't improving, and I shot all but 1 ofthat new pack of bulletswas, "wow...that is money going down the range today!" Anyhow, any of you experts have any suggestions? Im not real sure which way to go from here. I plan on cleaning her up good and shooting again on Sunday.....maybe back off on the charge? like 90 or 95gr of powder? thanks.
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