Questions on AR10T accuracy

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12 years 10 months ago #31220 by Siscowet
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bipe215 wrote: A recurring theme with my groups is three shots close, or even touching, then two that open it up, sometimes two inches or more. It may be me, but it didn't feel like it.

Steve

I can't remember, have you put the riffle in a machine rest and shot it? That would tell you if it was you or the scope, or the rifle.

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12 years 10 months ago #31233 by jtallen83
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bipe215 wrote: A recurring theme with my groups is three shots close, or even touching, then two that open it up, sometimes two inches or more. It may be me, but it didn't feel like it.

Steve


I usually have one flyer myself. Not just with my AR-10 though so I'm pretty sure it is me, I tend to rush things.
I've been surprised at how much difference handloads make. I can't get a decent group out of 175 SMK's in any factory match ammo. I had figured my rifle didn't like the bullet but almost every handload with the same bullet cut those groups in half or better. :huh: Wish I had more time to load, and shoot for that matter! :usa:

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12 years 10 months ago #31255 by bipe215
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I finally acquired some FGMM in 168 gr and it shot worse than any of my loads, and no, I haven't shot from a machine rest. I guess that would solve the user error part of the problem.

Steve

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12 years 10 months ago #31258 by Siscowet
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bipe215 wrote: I finally acquired some FGMM in 168 gr and it shot worse than any of my loads, and no, I haven't shot from a machine rest. I guess that would solve the user error part of the problem.

Steve

Good luck, I would try to get it on a machine rest. If it is still shooting bad, think about getting a new barrel/chamber..
It could be something as simple as a defective scope. Do you have another scope or iron sights you can try?

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12 years 10 months ago #31260 by jtallen83
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bipe215 wrote: Glad you found something that worked. I've never gotten there with my T. Best group is 1 5/8" with 168 gr SMK, 4895 and LC brass. I can actually shoot a tighter group with my M16 using iron sights than my T with a scope. It's very discouraging. My chamber is a little deep so I can't get close to the lands at 2.80. I thought about returning it to Armalite but technically I've violated the warranty by using reloads.

Steve


I doubt it would be an issue. If you broke something shooting reloads then maybe but if you haven't eroded the throat with hot loads I don't see them balking on the warranty. Just don't mention it!
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12 years 10 months ago #31284 by bipe215
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Siscowet wrote:

bipe215 wrote: I finally acquired some FGMM in 168 gr and it shot worse than any of my loads, and no, I haven't shot from a machine rest. I guess that would solve the user error part of the problem.

Steve

Good luck, I would try to get it on a machine rest. If it is still shooting bad, think about getting a new barrel/chamber..
It could be something as simple as a defective scope. Do you have another scope or iron sights you can try?


I can try a different scope. Hadn't thought of that. Thanks.

Steve

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12 years 10 months ago #31304 by waynzwld
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My first time out, my scope screwed up on me, then it was my rings, and finally got all that
fixed and now it's shooting good.

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12 years 10 months ago #32238 by Siscowet
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bipe215 wrote:

Siscowet wrote:

bipe215 wrote: I finally acquired some FGMM in 168 gr and it shot worse than any of my loads, and no, I haven't shot from a machine rest. I guess that would solve the user error part of the problem.

Steve

Good luck, I would try to get it on a machine rest. If it is still shooting bad, think about getting a new barrel/chamber..
It could be something as simple as a defective scope. Do you have another scope or iron sights you can try?


I can try a different scope. Hadn't thought of that. Thanks.

Steve

bipe215, did you ever get your accuracy issue straightened out?

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12 years 10 months ago #32250 by bipe215
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Haven't had decent weather lately. Hope to try some more loads soon.

Steve

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12 years 10 months ago #32253 by Siscowet
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Our weather hasn't been worth much either. Can't even go to the garage and reload unless I want to sit in -5 F cold.

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