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Posted: 11/30/2021 10:35:34 AM EDT
I've finished a .308 build and I've noticed that the rifle has a slight side to side movement when I'm looking through the scope. I'm not "heavy handed" when it comes to shooting it. My bolt gun doesn't do it.
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CT, USA
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Posted: 11/30/2021 10:41:23 AM EDT
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Are you describing receiver rattle?
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LA, USA
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Posted: 11/30/2021 10:45:19 AM EDT
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Heart rate and breathing
Timing makes that a non issue. If you have loose components tighten them up otherwise learn to shoot in between breaths. |
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Posted: 11/30/2021 11:46:31 AM EDT
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Same bipod and rear support as bolt gun? Same hand grip?
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Posted: 11/30/2021 11:48:51 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Watch_this71]
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No, no loose components. Same bipod and rear bag. Is there such a thing as a "wrong" bag?
I'll pay more attention when I shoot again |
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Posted: 11/30/2021 1:02:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hippies_suck71: No, no loose components. Same bipod and rear bag. Is there such a thing as a "wrong" bag? I'll pay more attention when I shoot again Could be if the bag isn;t stable enough. What about grip? Your bolt guns have AR grips on them? How are you gripping the semi auto grip? |
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Posted: 11/30/2021 7:25:16 PM EDT
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I'll lightly wrap my fingers around the forward side of the grip. My thumb doesn't touch the gun when I'm looking through the scope. I have a (two-stage) flat trigger, so only the tip of my finger touches the trigger, and it's a very light grip when I start to pull it.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/30/2021 9:37:02 PM EDT
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Out of curiosity, what power is the scope set at when you see this?
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Posted: 11/30/2021 9:51:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hippies_suck71: I'll lightly wrap my fingers around the forward side of the grip. My thumb doesn't touch the gun when I'm looking through the scope. I have a (two-stage) flat trigger, so only the tip of my finger touches the trigger, and it's a very light grip when I start to pull it. When you say tip do you mean tip or center of first pad on finger? Try with your thumb on the right side of gun and fingers on front of grip and a 90 degree press on trigger. |
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Posted: 11/30/2021 10:30:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Reorx: Out of curiosity, what power is the scope set at when you see this? My range is only 300m, so the power stays between 12 and 15. I checked the receivers for play and I torqued the tension screw in the lower is still holding the upper tight with the lower |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/1/2021 9:34:03 AM EDT
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I presume the side to side movement is rhythmic and synchronized with your pulse... yes?
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Posted: 12/1/2021 1:16:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Reorx: I presume the side to side movement is rhythmic and synchronized with your pulse... yes? That’s a thing? As light as I hold my rifles, I’ve never even thought that my pulse would have an effect on them. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/1/2021 6:43:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Reorx]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hippies_suck71: That’s a thing? As light as I hold my rifles, I’ve never even thought that my pulse would have an effect on them. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hippies_suck71: Originally Posted By Reorx: I presume the side to side movement is rhythmic and synchronized with your pulse... yes?  |
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Posted: 12/1/2021 7:26:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Reorx: Well, yes it's "a thing"... the higher the magnification setting the more likely you are to see it... 12x to 15x is a little on the low side so I would imagine that the movements seem "small" in size... but you didn't answer my question (there are definitely other possibilities) - pulse synchronization - y/n???... I honestly have no idea, but I'm gonna pay attention this weekend. |
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Posted: 12/1/2021 7:28:10 PM EDT
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Try gripping and pressing like I posted above too.
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Posted: 12/1/2021 7:51:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SuperJlarge]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hippies_suck71: I honestly have no idea, but I'm gonna pay attention this weekend. Just a suggestion, but record a video with your phone at your next range session. If it’s filmed directly parallel to the rifle, and at the same approximate height of the rifle so your hands aren’t obscured, some of the posters will be able to evaluate your form/positioning/technique to offer more detailed suggestions. When doing this, if you notice the “scope shake”, be sure to mention it out loud while recording to allow ppl to really focus on what is occurring just prior and during that phase of the firing sequence. Good luck |
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Posted: 12/5/2021 10:50:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hippies_suck71: That’s a thing? As light as I hold my rifles, I’ve never even thought that my pulse would have an effect on them. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hippies_suck71: Originally Posted By Reorx: I presume the side to side movement is rhythmic and synchronized with your pulse... yes? That’s a thing? As light as I hold my rifles, I’ve never even thought that my pulse would have an effect on them. Pulse can absolutely show up in your rifle/scope, yes. |
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Posted: 12/12/2021 4:49:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Vespid_Wasp: Pulse can absolutely show up in your rifle/scope, yes. And it did. I took my precision guns out today and did pay attention to my heartbeat and when the gun moved. I’m not going to lie, I was quite surprised by that. Steady and calm breathing was a help. Thanks to all for your insight and advice. |
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