07-17-2012, 02:16 PM
Hello Drifter. I was finally able to return to the range yesterday. Last range session I felt like I was straining a bit for good eye relief. So, last week I moved the mount back and slid the scope back in the mount. Feels much better. Had some " interesting" groups yesterday. After 2 5 round patterns, the grouping started getting tighter and tighter. First group was on a 12" plate. First shot was at least 4" high and left on windage. Each shot walked closer to the center. Going to attach a couple of JPEGS that I took after shooting. I got off the 2 5 round and then had a jam after the 4th round of my next group. Cleared it and shot one round and another jam. Casing in the breech and would not eject. Took her home and found a broken extractor. Not that that would have any impact on accuracy, but kind of odd. Ordered a replacement and spare from AA yesterday. My shot groups used progressively smaller plates. Second JPEG shows the 5, 4 and 1 shot groups respectively. Let me know what you think? Why do the groups tighten as shot count rises? Do you think cold vs. warm barrel shots? Some fouling "seasons" the barrel? ????