Scar 20s shooting technique?

ToddM

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For those shooting the Scar 20s have you found a technique that works well that you don't mind sharing? I've found myself way more inconsistent with the 20s compared to even my large frame AR's. It's seems to be extremely sensitive to user input. Typically shooting it with a rear bag and Accutac bipod. I don't think it's the gun, I get enough good groups some days, and other days I get good groups mixed with bad groups, that I suspect it's just how I'm driving it. I've also done all the usual troubleshooting, swapping mount/optics, checking barrel bolts, ammo etc. and there was no real change again making me think it's likely just me.

One thing I've noticed is that normally I use a good amount of rearward pressure on the grip on my bolt action and AR's but that doesn't seem to work with the 20s, I suspect it's all the play in the hinged plastic lower that does not have rear pin. I get huge elevation variations depending on the amount of pressure rearward on the grip when applied. I never notice that to any significant amount on my AR's with the same technique. The 20s seems to do better with less pressure applied everywhere but that isn't great for recoil management and it tends to make me a bit tentative on the gun.

Just thought others might have ideas/tips/tricks they've found.
 
With the 17S (never shit a 20S) best was 1.04” 10shot group at 100yrds back to back. Handloads. I’m very light holding it at the grip. Consistency with the trigger is key and focus on repeating shots by just setting it back up to target and shooting again rather than getting up until after group is shot to let barrel cool. Though you have to basically repeat what you do for good shots vs what you’re doing for the bad. I get vertical shots as well at times. That’s me. I’ve shot at 300yrds 8” 6” and 4” dongs. I probably hit 75% of my shots on the 4”. I think I used the elevation turret to zero at 300 (1.5mil 12clicks) and then dialed back to 0 (100yrd zero) and used hold over and hit 3/5 or 6 shots. Wind was at least 10mph crosswind 90 perpendicular to me.