So my Model 70 in .300Wby won't shoot worth a darn since I got back from my goat hunt last fall. I've never been a very good shot, but I could always get 1.5" or better groups out of it at 100 yards. I've taken it out a few times now and it won't shoot much better than 2.5"! The scope is a Sightron that I've had on the rifle for about 10 years with no problems.
Everything is tight on the rifle and mounts. I've tried several different kinds of ammo. I did take a hard fall on the goat hunt and whacked the rifle/scope pretty hard on the ground. I'm beginning to wonder if I damaged the scope?
Went out again this morning and shot five 3-shot groups:
First: 2.3"
Second: 2.5"
Third: 2.7"
(Switched ammo)
Fourth: 4.0"
Fifth: 3.5"
I guess I'm taking my .270 to Wyoming later this week for deer. I'm about to the point of throwing a new scope on the .300 to see if that helps. Any other ideas?
Everything is tight on the rifle and mounts. I've tried several different kinds of ammo. I did take a hard fall on the goat hunt and whacked the rifle/scope pretty hard on the ground. I'm beginning to wonder if I damaged the scope?
Went out again this morning and shot five 3-shot groups:
First: 2.3"
Second: 2.5"
Third: 2.7"
(Switched ammo)
Fourth: 4.0"
Fifth: 3.5"
I guess I'm taking my .270 to Wyoming later this week for deer. I'm about to the point of throwing a new scope on the .300 to see if that helps. Any other ideas?