J.flanagan
Lil-Rokslider
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My first rifle was a savage 10 fcp hs in 308. I had a great time learning to shoot with it. It was accurate and due to the heavy barrel, it seemed to heat up real slowly and stay accurate no matter how many shots I put through it. However, its a bit of a pig when it comes to weight. So, as I started to think about backcountry hunting, I decided to pick up a lighter weight rifle. I bought a Christensen Ridgeline in 6.5 prc and am overall, pretty happy with it. If I'm taking 3 shots at a time, its fantastic. I'm not the worlds greatest shooter but I can get quarter size groups at 100 yards most of the time. However, this past Saturday, I was shooting at 6" steel at 300yds and putting a lot more rounds through in a shorter time frame. After about 6 shots I began to miss wide left or right every other shot.
So, on a light weight barrel, either steel or carbon fiber, how much does a hot barrel affect your accuracy? Are we talking 1/4" at 100 yards or can it be way higher?
Also, I haven't bedded the stock, is that something I should learn to do?
So, on a light weight barrel, either steel or carbon fiber, how much does a hot barrel affect your accuracy? Are we talking 1/4" at 100 yards or can it be way higher?
Also, I haven't bedded the stock, is that something I should learn to do?