I was reading some old post on accuracy and lever guns as well as some of the responses to them concerning vertical stringing and poor groups. I have a 356 Big Bore that is driving me crazy with a similar probelm. In my case I get vertical stringing at times and also two different impact areas (I won't call them groups!).
The best I have done is 5 shots into 1 1/4" at 50 yards with the 250 gr. factory loads with a sixth uncalled flyer opening it to about 3 inches. Tried another group with the same load later and couldn't get any better than about 3.5". This rifle does have a VERY tight forend.
I have dealt with the "dual group" problem on lever guns before and have always been able to solve it by snugging up all action screws. When I did that this time the groups got worse as did the vertical stringing! The stinging now covers about 5".
I would be thankful for any suggestions anyone can provide! If anyone knows of any written material concerning lever gun accuracy fixes or enhancements that would be a big help as well.
There really does seem to be a gap in written matter concerning the techniques involved in accuracy fixes for lever guns. The only article I have ever seen that addresses this in some detail was in a 1965 Gun Digest magazine which I found referenced in the 1980 Gun Digest. I guess most gunsmiths would rather work on and write about bolt guns. It really does seem to be a neglected area of study! I had a buddy look through 3 of the various Gun Kinks books and he could find nothing on the subject either.
Thanks for any help!
Reb
The best I have done is 5 shots into 1 1/4" at 50 yards with the 250 gr. factory loads with a sixth uncalled flyer opening it to about 3 inches. Tried another group with the same load later and couldn't get any better than about 3.5". This rifle does have a VERY tight forend.
I have dealt with the "dual group" problem on lever guns before and have always been able to solve it by snugging up all action screws. When I did that this time the groups got worse as did the vertical stringing! The stinging now covers about 5".
I would be thankful for any suggestions anyone can provide! If anyone knows of any written material concerning lever gun accuracy fixes or enhancements that would be a big help as well.
There really does seem to be a gap in written matter concerning the techniques involved in accuracy fixes for lever guns. The only article I have ever seen that addresses this in some detail was in a 1965 Gun Digest magazine which I found referenced in the 1980 Gun Digest. I guess most gunsmiths would rather work on and write about bolt guns. It really does seem to be a neglected area of study! I had a buddy look through 3 of the various Gun Kinks books and he could find nothing on the subject either.
Thanks for any help!
Reb