Nightforce mounted, break in started on the GAP
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Re: Nightforce mounted, break in started on the GA
Really like those colors. Hey give us the Spec's about the gun
Really like those colors. Hey give us the Spec's about the gun
Re: Nightforce mounted, break in started on the GA
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Skyking</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Really like those colors. Hey give us the Spec's about the gun </div></div>
I bought it off a guy who had it built and never shot it.
Cal..308
Mcmillan A5
Pull 13.5" adjustable
Remington 700 action
Rock 26" fluted Match barrel. Dont know the twist(going to check this tomorrow) or Contour (.925 at break, 1.100 just in front of stock, i cant get my verniers under scope to measure by the receiver).
Harris bipod
Badger break
Badger Mount
Badger rings
Badger Knob ?
Weight 14.8 lbs.
Nightforce Nxs 5.5x22x50 TMR , Zero stops.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Skyking</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Really like those colors. Hey give us the Spec's about the gun </div></div>
I bought it off a guy who had it built and never shot it.
Cal..308
Mcmillan A5
Pull 13.5" adjustable
Remington 700 action
Rock 26" fluted Match barrel. Dont know the twist(going to check this tomorrow) or Contour (.925 at break, 1.100 just in front of stock, i cant get my verniers under scope to measure by the receiver).
Harris bipod
Badger break
Badger Mount
Badger rings
Badger Knob ?
Weight 14.8 lbs.
Nightforce Nxs 5.5x22x50 TMR , Zero stops.
Re: Nightforce mounted, break in started on the GAP
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: E3C3H3O3</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Shes PURDY, how bout a range report? </div></div>
I Will get some pics up tomorrow. First 3 shots cloverleafed at 100yds. I was estatic. It did start spreading out. But , i was dealing with Mirage and out in the Sun for about 8 hrs. cleaning and shooting.
I am at the five shot intervals per GAP break-in instructions.
Shooting from a clean barrel #1 shot shoots "off" a little more than 2,3,4,5.
This maybe a premature observation , but after three 5 shot groups, #2, 3, 4, 5 group tighter.
Is this typical?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: E3C3H3O3</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Shes PURDY, how bout a range report? </div></div>
I Will get some pics up tomorrow. First 3 shots cloverleafed at 100yds. I was estatic. It did start spreading out. But , i was dealing with Mirage and out in the Sun for about 8 hrs. cleaning and shooting.
I am at the five shot intervals per GAP break-in instructions.
Shooting from a clean barrel #1 shot shoots "off" a little more than 2,3,4,5.
This maybe a premature observation , but after three 5 shot groups, #2, 3, 4, 5 group tighter.
Is this typical?
Re: Nightforce mounted, break in started on the GAP
You'll find that the barrel needs to be a little dirty to be consistent.
You'll hear people talk about Cold Bore shots vs Clean Cold Bore Shots and usually a clean barrel will shoot slightly different than one that has some copper fouling in it.
BTW I think you'll find most people here would quit with the break in and just enjoy shooting your rifle. You dont need the voodoo, just the trigger time.
You'll find that the barrel needs to be a little dirty to be consistent.
You'll hear people talk about Cold Bore shots vs Clean Cold Bore Shots and usually a clean barrel will shoot slightly different than one that has some copper fouling in it.
BTW I think you'll find most people here would quit with the break in and just enjoy shooting your rifle. You dont need the voodoo, just the trigger time.
Re: Nightforce mounted, break in started on the GAP
Very nice rifle, enjoy your vacation!!
BTW, there is a really good "how to break in your rifle" video on youtube, I strongly suggest you watch it and follow suit.
Kirk R
Very nice rifle, enjoy your vacation!!
BTW, there is a really good "how to break in your rifle" video on youtube, I strongly suggest you watch it and follow suit.
Kirk R
Re: Nightforce mounted, break in started on the GAP
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rrflyer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You'll find that the barrel needs to be a little dirty to be consistent.
You'll hear people talk about Cold Bore shots vs Clean Cold Bore Shots and usually a clean barrel will shoot slightly different than one that has some copper fouling in it.
BTW I think you'll find most people here would quit with the break in and just enjoy shooting your rifle. You dont need the voodoo, just the trigger time.</div></div>
I am all for that !!! It was a pain ...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rrflyer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You'll find that the barrel needs to be a little dirty to be consistent.
You'll hear people talk about Cold Bore shots vs Clean Cold Bore Shots and usually a clean barrel will shoot slightly different than one that has some copper fouling in it.
BTW I think you'll find most people here would quit with the break in and just enjoy shooting your rifle. You dont need the voodoo, just the trigger time.</div></div>
I am all for that !!! It was a pain ...
Re: Nightforce mounted, break in started on the GAP
Barrel Break in....... haha.
Nice rifle dude. Enjoy it!
Barrel Break in....... haha.
Nice rifle dude. Enjoy it!
Re: Nightforce mounted, break in started on the GAP
Break in...bad.
Shooting....good.
Do less of the prior and more of the latter. It will benefit both you and the rifle.
Break in...bad.
Shooting....good.
Do less of the prior and more of the latter. It will benefit both you and the rifle.
Re: Nightforce mounted, break in started on the GAP
I have determined it is between a 1 in 11 to 1 in 11.5 Twist.
I used factory Federal Gold medal 168 BTHP
Probably 1 in 11 Correct?
Mirage was pretty bad , bench is wobbly. ( I think i am going to build one)
This was first 3 shots @100yds. Cleaned between each shot.
Second group 5 shots @100. Cleaned between first 4 shots diidnt clean on the 5Th.
Third group of 5 shots @100. never cleaned between shots.
Fourth group I shot 5 shots prone using the Bipod @ 236 yds.
Started with clean barrel, never cleaned between shots. I think I pulled on the 5Th shot.
Is Break-in Really not needed ?
I have determined it is between a 1 in 11 to 1 in 11.5 Twist.
I used factory Federal Gold medal 168 BTHP
Probably 1 in 11 Correct?
Mirage was pretty bad , bench is wobbly. ( I think i am going to build one)
This was first 3 shots @100yds. Cleaned between each shot.
Second group 5 shots @100. Cleaned between first 4 shots diidnt clean on the 5Th.
Third group of 5 shots @100. never cleaned between shots.
Fourth group I shot 5 shots prone using the Bipod @ 236 yds.
Started with clean barrel, never cleaned between shots. I think I pulled on the 5Th shot.
Is Break-in Really not needed ?
Re: Nightforce mounted, break in started on the GAP
No! Don't shoot it, you'll wear the barrel out!!
Nice lookin rifle. You oughta bring it out to Rayers or TVP before the end of season.
No! Don't shoot it, you'll wear the barrel out!!
Nice lookin rifle. You oughta bring it out to Rayers or TVP before the end of season.
Re: Nightforce mounted, break in started on the GAP
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Goin'Hot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No! Don't shoot it, you'll wear the barrel out!!
Nice lookin rifle. You oughta bring it out to Rayers or TVP before the end of season. </div></div>
Where is it ?
What is it ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Goin'Hot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No! Don't shoot it, you'll wear the barrel out!!
Nice lookin rifle. You oughta bring it out to Rayers or TVP before the end of season. </div></div>
Where is it ?
What is it ?
Re: Nightforce mounted, break in started on the GAP
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sendero_man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">nice rifle ... do you hand load at all ?</div></div>
I did about 7 years ago. I had the RCBS competition seating dies, Hornady single stage , Etc. etc... I also had a dillon 650 I used for handgun. I sold everything except for .50 bmg stuff.
I may have to do it again. i am keeping my Fire formed brass for the Gap. That always helps.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sendero_man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">nice rifle ... do you hand load at all ?</div></div>
I did about 7 years ago. I had the RCBS competition seating dies, Hornady single stage , Etc. etc... I also had a dillon 650 I used for handgun. I sold everything except for .50 bmg stuff.
I may have to do it again. i am keeping my Fire formed brass for the Gap. That always helps.
Re: Nightforce mounted, break in started on the GAP
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Elohim1</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Goin'Hot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No! Don't shoot it, you'll wear the barrel out!!
Nice lookin rifle. You oughta bring it out to Rayers or TVP before the end of season. </div></div>
Where is it ?
What is it ? </div></div>
http://www.raynersrange.com/schedule.htm
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1953541#Post1953541
Steel matches
S.W.Ohio ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Elohim1</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Goin'Hot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No! Don't shoot it, you'll wear the barrel out!!
Nice lookin rifle. You oughta bring it out to Rayers or TVP before the end of season. </div></div>
Where is it ?
What is it ? </div></div>
http://www.raynersrange.com/schedule.htm
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1953541#Post1953541
Steel matches
S.W.Ohio ?
Re: Nightforce mounted, break in started on the GA
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Breeze67</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Elohim1</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Goin'Hot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No! Don't shoot it, you'll wear the barrel out!!
Nice lookin rifle. You oughta bring it out to Rayers or TVP before the end of season. </div></div>
Where is it ?
What is it ? </div></div>
http://www.raynersrange.com/schedule.htm
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1953541#Post1953541
Steel matches
S.W.Ohio ?
</div></div>
Thanks,
Oxford, Ohio
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Breeze67</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Elohim1</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Goin'Hot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No! Don't shoot it, you'll wear the barrel out!!
Nice lookin rifle. You oughta bring it out to Rayers or TVP before the end of season. </div></div>
Where is it ?
What is it ? </div></div>
http://www.raynersrange.com/schedule.htm
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1953541#Post1953541
Steel matches
S.W.Ohio ?
</div></div>
Thanks,
Oxford, Ohio
Re: Nightforce mounted, break in started on the GA
"Break in" performs a function in (most) factory barrels.
Any decent "custom" barrel should not need it at all.
OTOH, if the maker states you should do something then I guess you should (I wonder why though since it shouldn't need it).
"Break in" performs a function in (most) factory barrels.
Any decent "custom" barrel should not need it at all.
OTOH, if the maker states you should do something then I guess you should (I wonder why though since it shouldn't need it).
Re: Nightforce mounted, break in started on the GA
GAP gives a break in process because they got titred of people asking...but it is not needed.
Just shoot the fucker, she should settle in after a couple hundred rounds and be everything you ever hoped.
Congrats, enjoy it.
GAP gives a break in process because they got titred of people asking...but it is not needed.
Just shoot the fucker, she should settle in after a couple hundred rounds and be everything you ever hoped.
Congrats, enjoy it.
Re: Nightforce mounted, break in started on the GA
I noticed when i shot the rifle, The cheek piece had quite a bit of play after tightening the thumb screws. It is a good 1/8 in. back and forth movement. The whole assembly moves.
Is this typical or should it be tight?
I have seen no screws to tighten in the stock
I noticed when i shot the rifle, The cheek piece had quite a bit of play after tightening the thumb screws. It is a good 1/8 in. back and forth movement. The whole assembly moves.
Is this typical or should it be tight?
I have seen no screws to tighten in the stock
Re: Nightforce mounted, break in started on the GA
I know on one of my McMillan stocks with a similar cheekpiece, there's a couple of bolts holding the cheekpiece to the adjustment assembly. With this you can move it left and right. You can see the 2 holes on the top of the cheekpiece that are used for tightening the bolts that attach to it. Could be your issue.
Also, over time if you use the same height adjustment, you should develop divots in the aluminum posts that make finding or elevation position easy and also it seems to be easier to get tighter over time. (This has been my experience with the saddle style cheekpiece though. It does have a similar system of thumb screws.)
I know on one of my McMillan stocks with a similar cheekpiece, there's a couple of bolts holding the cheekpiece to the adjustment assembly. With this you can move it left and right. You can see the 2 holes on the top of the cheekpiece that are used for tightening the bolts that attach to it. Could be your issue.
Also, over time if you use the same height adjustment, you should develop divots in the aluminum posts that make finding or elevation position easy and also it seems to be easier to get tighter over time. (This has been my experience with the saddle style cheekpiece though. It does have a similar system of thumb screws.)
