Recent content by skyelk

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    comparisons ballistic programs

    have been comparing the windage and elevation data for accuracy first whiz wheel, applied ballistics iphone app and mil-dot ballistics iphone app and after entering all the data am getting pretty different numbers 15 full value wind at 500 yds I got (respectively) 3 moa, 1.5 moa and 2.75 moa...
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    mildot master confusion

    am schooling up on long distance shooting and have started using the mildot master but was confused by its use of bullet drop instead of path. the examples used seemed to for the .308 seemed to be much closer to path instead of drop. are they misusing the term? am confused
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    barrel droop

    my elk rifle is a Tikka t3 .338 WM. it is a light weight rifle. the question is....how much warmth does the barrel have to have before it starts to droop a bit and effect POI? I usually take several minutes between shots but after 8-10 rounds the barrel is a smidge warm and it seems the POI...
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    wierd accuracy problems

    thanks guys. this has been really great help. if and when i get this figured out i will come back and let ya'll know thanks again!!!!
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    wierd accuracy problems

    just the gold medal federal which was recommended by the manufacturer. yes, a lot of the ammo is not match grade, but am only shooting at 100 yds. shouldn't really need hyper pricey ammo at that range surely? am just trying to get problems sorted out before going long. ALL the ammo shot well the...
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    wierd accuracy problems

    yes, the federal premium gold medal is match grade. no difference Hmmmmmm, jbell. reinstall barrel? interesting thought! will give it a try. thanks one and all!
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    wierd accuracy problems

    that has been suggested by other folks far more knowledgable than i. but had similar results when i placed another scope one the same rifle
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    wierd accuracy problems

    usa ammo, federal premium gold medal, remington express core-lokt, magtech good idea on trying another shooter. have tried another scope and it gets no better (much inferior scope-redfield) i have always wondered of the stability of screw scopes on picatinny rails.
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    wierd accuracy problems

    recently bought a Desert arms tactical srs .308 with a leupold mark IV scope. first two rounds at 100 yds always within 1/2 moa. then inexpicably the next shots tend to vary by several inches!!!! no real pattern. tried different ammo. doubt it is the gun. probably not me (i hope) as i have...