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Old 04-04-2005, 03:35 PM
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driftrider
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Default RE: Tikka Rifles

I just got my T3, but during the initial load workup I used the ladder method and have a group ten 6 shots in one big hole that is just under 3/4 MOA, with 8 total right at 1 MOA.

I've had it to the range twice, but the last time I took it out to shoot refine the load that was in the "sweet spot" according to the ladder test, I got one really nice 3/4" group and then the accuracy went to hell but I couldn't at first figure out why. It would shoot them all over the paper and the best "group" was almost 3"! It wasn't until about 10 shots later that I realized that my scope rings were just loose enough that the scope had scooted forward under recoil until the turret assembly way touching the front ring. Guess I didn't get all the oil out of the threads before I locktited the screws down, and recoil did the rest! [:@]

At least it's not the rifles fault...I was worried that the stupid thing was going to turn out to be a crappy shooter and I'd have to send it back.

Mike

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