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[whatjeffhunts]

Sighted in this morning. This was my 2nd five shot group. Had one flyer but I know it was me. Hornady Superformance 165gr GMX 300. Win Mag, out of a Thompson Venture with a Nikon Buckmaster 3-9x40. 85 degrees with a 2mph crosswind.  1.jpg   18.45K   10 downloads

[Frank]

Is the flyer the bullet hole that is circled approx 1 1/2 inches from the left edge of the entire target?If so, that is a serious flyer and would have doubts about that particular load, factory or handload. MANY folks believe that flyers are always their fault, which OFTEN times they are not. And why some loads need to be re-tested several times to see if the flyers are consistent &/or how bad they are. I am assuming you were shooting from a solid bench with the rifle supported at both ends with some type of shooting bags or device? Also, was this at 100 yards or? Frank

[whatjeffhunts]

100 yrds. Its factory loads. I was shooting with just a front rest, nothing on the back end but me. I know it was me because when I pulled the trigger I knew it was all bad. Im going out again in a few days just for a little more practice before the season so ill test the rounds again.

[Frank]

Both ends need a support. A sandbag or other! One has to get the rifle and load to shoot straight FIRST. It is a physical impossibility to shoot better in the field than we can off the bench. So first things first in other words.After the bench & the rifle zeroed in with a decent load, then of course try different shooting postions, with & without support of any kind...Bench, Bypods or Shooting Stix etc! Moving targets, live(jacks) or man made, is another thought.Anyway, Good Luck on your next shootFrank