Bought myself a new .257 Weatherby and put a 3-18 Meopta on it. New lease will have some longer range shots, so I thought this would be the perfect gun. Been to the range 3x now and cannot get it group to save my life (using Weatherby 100gr Interlock & a few rounds of 100gr Barnes).
First time I wasn't as concerned, breaking in the gun, etc. Mid way into the 2nd trip I suspected something wasn't right. Shot would be 6 clicks left, make the adjustment and it would hit 1/2" above the last shot. Stopped shooting and came home to double check rings and lugs. Lugs were a full turn loose before they snugged up, rings were good.
Figured I had the problem solved and went back this afternoon. Cold bore 1st shot was 1" high dead on. The gun then started bouncing all around. I'd shoot 3 shots and let it cool. Thought it was on with 2 shots near each other only to have the next shot fly way off. Let the gun cool again, next 2 shots were dead middle but 2" right with the 3rd being 5" high, dead on.
I get the gun may not like 100gr bullets, but it should still group somewhat and not sling rounds all over. At this point I guess I'll throw another scope on it to see if it's the scope. If you have any other suggestions, bring 'em.
First time I wasn't as concerned, breaking in the gun, etc. Mid way into the 2nd trip I suspected something wasn't right. Shot would be 6 clicks left, make the adjustment and it would hit 1/2" above the last shot. Stopped shooting and came home to double check rings and lugs. Lugs were a full turn loose before they snugged up, rings were good.
Figured I had the problem solved and went back this afternoon. Cold bore 1st shot was 1" high dead on. The gun then started bouncing all around. I'd shoot 3 shots and let it cool. Thought it was on with 2 shots near each other only to have the next shot fly way off. Let the gun cool again, next 2 shots were dead middle but 2" right with the 3rd being 5" high, dead on.
I get the gun may not like 100gr bullets, but it should still group somewhat and not sling rounds all over. At this point I guess I'll throw another scope on it to see if it's the scope. If you have any other suggestions, bring 'em.
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