zpearo
Lil-Rokslider
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I elk hunt with a Weatherby Vanguard 30-.06 with a synthetic factory stock, and noticed today that the barrel doesn't pass the paper test. I've shot it out to ~480 yards and can hit a 12"x12" plate. I don't expect to take a first shot on an animal further than 400 yd, but would like to feel comfortable out to 600 for a follow-up shot.
I've seen threads on here where people recommend floating barrels to improve accuracy. My gun is as it came from the manufacturer, and I have no experience with gun modifications specifically, but I'm capable with tools and am confident I could do the work if needed.
So my question is, should I float the barrel? I assume that also means I would need to bed the action, correct? And if I know the gun already shoots well out to 480, is there a reason to go through the work or should I leave it as is?
I've seen threads on here where people recommend floating barrels to improve accuracy. My gun is as it came from the manufacturer, and I have no experience with gun modifications specifically, but I'm capable with tools and am confident I could do the work if needed.
So my question is, should I float the barrel? I assume that also means I would need to bed the action, correct? And if I know the gun already shoots well out to 480, is there a reason to go through the work or should I leave it as is?