Originally Posted by
ctom
Why load them long in the first place? Not trying to be a smart a$$ but curious if you had a thought on loading so far outside of the recommended length.
As said closer to the land is often more accurat.
One of my theories as as way some cheap guns are accurat is the lands are very close. My old 700 very far away. Savage, close.
Having them close may restrict the amount of powder you can add, if you want to go beyong published data. Obviouly may make the rifle a single shot too.
I am not sure it will account for lateral movement. Maybe others have seen it.
As I said, since they are grouping, just a different spot, I say human factor. Maybe someone has seen different.