Precision rifle shooters want the best performance from their equipment. When the rifle is not shooting as good as it should, one needs to quickly and efficiently identify the problem. Carefully evaluating these potential issues will help to identify and resolve more than 95% of your issues.
Step 1 - Evaluate your rifle's performance on paper at no more than 100 yards. Shooting farther will add atmospheric variable into the equation. Shooting closer may no enable to you see enough shot dispersion to clearly identify your exact issue.
Step 2 - Identify if you are encountering a major problem or just a subtle issue with the precision capability of your rifle. For experienced marksmen, major problems will usually be related to mechanical issues. Subtle issues may be much more elusive and will require honest introspective self-assessment.
Consult the following checklist to identify your issue.
A. Major Problems (can't hit the broad side of a barn)
1. Loose Scope Base or Rings
2. Stock or Chassis is Loose - Tighten Action Screws
3. Loose Barrel Cam-Lock or Nut
4. Loose Handguard or Fore End
5. Loose Muzzle Device
6. Optics Issue (misadjusted parallax or optic failure)
7. Damaged Rifle Component - Crown, bolt lug, recoil lug, etc...
B. Subtle Accuracy / Precision Issues (most common)
1. Carefully Investigate Minor Mechanical Issues
2. Closely Evaluate Marksmanship Inconsistencies
3. Closely Analyse Firing Position
4. Evaluate Bore Condition Changes
5. Potential Ammunition Issues
6. Anecdotal Range Experience
7. Subtle Internal Ballistic Issue
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