4th shot a flyer

[Pheroze]

1. Check receiver screws.

I checked the scope screws, I didn't think to check these. I was able to tighten them both a little.

How to I explain the new scope purchase that is turning up on my CC to my wife...

Well I will get back to the range and check again.

 

[shootist~]

I checked the scope screws, I didn't think to check these. I was able to tighten them both a little.

How to I explain the new scope purchase that is turning up on my CC to my wife...

Well I will get back to the range and check again.

Maybe you'll get lucky, but it doesn't sound like the receiver screws were all that loose.

I would dig out any old, but reliable scope that would fit in those rings and take it to the range with me.

 

[fourfive8]

Hope it is identified! Nothing worse than uncertainty with a hunting rifle. Wacky scope could be blessing in disguise. Replace with reliable scope and go hunting with confidence. I’ve been there a couple times in the last fifty years and for what ever reason the scope is usually last to be scrutinized- a psychological thing I think. No matter, hope it gets sorted by hunting time!

 

[Joker12]

The most likely cause is simply barrel heating. If the scope or the mounting system were the problem you would see shots scattered with no consistency.

 

[Pheroze]

The most likely cause is simply barrel heating. If the scope or the mounting system were the problem you would see shots scattered with no consistency.

That's exactly what happened. Low, high, left right.

 

[Jörg Krüger]

HI @Pheroze, My Norma suddenly shot very high. The scope came loose.
Barrel sighted it in at 25m. It would shoot hole in hole at that distance. Went up to 100m for re-sighting and the rifle would shoot about 30cm to high and would not group.
Turns out my crown is stuffed. Maybe have a look at that.
Just one more thing to thing of for a possible cause.

I am having my barrel shortened by 15mm. I guess I will know what the outcome is when I get the lady back from the smith

 

[Pheroze]

HI @Pheroze, My Norma suddenly shot very high. The scope came loose.
Barrel sighted it in at 25m. It would shoot hole in hole at that distance. Went up to 100m for re-sighting and the rifle would shoot about 30cm to high and would not group.
Turns out my crown is stuffed. Maybe have a look at that.
Just one more thing to thing of for a possible cause.

I am having my barrel shortened by 15mm. I guess I will know what the outcome is when I get the lady back from the smith

Eek that would be a disaster! No way would I have time to get it recrowned before I left.

 

[Jörg Krüger]

Eek that would be a disaster! No way would I have time to get it recrowned before I left.

I handed my rifle in on Saturday and was done by Monday

 

[Pheroze]

I handed my rifle in on Saturday and was done by Monday

I love the work my gunsmith does. But his shop is a black hole - I think he must love my guns because they never come back out!!