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Posted: 5/3/2011 3:51:27 AM EDT
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I tried to zero a Savage MkII at 50 yards, but was not impressed with the groups. I don't want to have an exercise in futility and blame myself for poor mechanics if it is the wind that's throwing me off. I'd like to start with a solid zero before I learn the effect of wind on a .22LR.
Is 50 yards too great of a distance to zero a .22 in intermittent wind? Should I zero at 25 yards and then adjust for elevation at 50? |
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if the gun is new, it really dose'nt matter what you use–– match, target, gold-plated-titanium,
what it likes it likes; you need to find what shoots best in it first, then tweak the zero & scope dope. shoot off a good solid rest & repeat each ammo check exactly the same, lot to lot. You may be suprised likes cheap Fed 510 or WW Wildcats, which my 10/22 shoots better than many others. YMMV |
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Have you shot a 22 into small groups before? 50yds is a good range. You would know that.
As said, go to 25 and keep the same rig. Push one dry patch thru the bore. Check the hardware on the rifle and mounts. Just check, do not try to tighten beyond... Also, have someone at the range throw a few rounds at a clean target for you. Your MK II is [probably] fine. |
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I have no doubt that the MkII is fine. I have very little experience with precision .22s, but with a friends 10/22, I put 20 rounds into one ragged whole at 25 yards. I know it's nothing to brag about, but I think I have a fair expectation of what they can do.
I will go back to 25 yards and do some more shooting there. Thank you, all. |
| I've found my MKII is very sensitive to how you hold it the best I've got it to do so far is 1/2''-3/4'' at 25 yds. My 10/22 will do 1/4 all day at 25 with crap ammo so far I'm not sure if I like the MKII maybe I need to put it in a wood stock and see if that helps it any. |
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