Cold Bore Shot

[fdkay]

I am a bit disappointed in the performance of my rifle, the specs:
Savage Model 12
Lothar-Walther 1-10" twist .308
Bell and Carlson Varmint/tactical
EGW 0MOA base
IOR 3-18 FFP
IOR Steel rings
Harris bipod

My cold bore shot seems to be 1" low, 1" left, it comes back up to point of aim nicely and will group VERY well after the cod bore.
This is the first rifle I have had that has a cold bore with this much difference from the follow on shots.
I used to have a 20MOA base, it seemd to be contributing to randomness of the cold bore, I ended up destroying it when removing it (another story). Rings are tight to the base, base is tight to the action rings are tight on the scope. It shoots groups, I just am not happy with the cold bore shot. Is there any way to tighten it up a bit?
I installed the barrel myself, minimum headspace, snugged done on the barrel nut.
This is a work rifle, I can correct for the cold bore, but then have to readjust during qualifications.
Thanks.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Cold Bore Shot

Try shooting another rifle that you know well first.

Then fire a cold bore shot from the Savage. This will help to eliminate "cold shooter" from the equation.

I very frequently will dry fire before I start the shooting day.

 

[sobrbiker883]

Re: Cold Bore Shot

Is this happening if you dry fire say, ten-twenty times before you take your cold bore shot?

 

[fdkay]

Re: Cold Bore Shot

Thanks for the suggestions.
I dry fire several times before taking the cold bore.
I'll try to include shots from my other rifle first (time permitting).

 

[jephs422]

Re: Cold Bore Shot

My last Savage was 1/2 MOA at 100. Cold bore it was almost 6" low if I cleaned it before putting it away. I stopped cleaning it, and it shot perfect.