In another thread I described the problems I was having with a M70 in .25-06. It would not group, at all. 4-5" at 100yds were the results with a variety of factory loads. Mr. Eatman suggested checking the bedding so I did. Initially it looked fine but then I took a closer look with a magnifying glass and tiny bubbles/drops of varnish/shellac were evident especially towards the breach end of the barrel. I sanded them down, reassembled, and then took some wax paper as was recommended and placed it between the front of the stock and the barrel just out of sight. This whole operation took about 10 minutes.
To the range this morning, I set up and shot several 5 shot groups. First up was Winchesters 115gr Silvertip which gave best results of a 4" group and some profanity. It was better but not much. Next was Winchester 85gr Silvertip which had best results of a 2" group and if you throw out the flyer a 3/4" group! Finally I tried some Remington 100gr Core Loct and got a 2" group. This is a fantastic improvement in my opinion and I now feel comfortable trying to handload for even better results. Looks like the rifle may not like the longer bullets but that's fine by me I have other calibers to go heavy with.
My purtiest rifle now shoots purty good too. Thanks again.
To the range this morning, I set up and shot several 5 shot groups. First up was Winchesters 115gr Silvertip which gave best results of a 4" group and some profanity. It was better but not much. Next was Winchester 85gr Silvertip which had best results of a 2" group and if you throw out the flyer a 3/4" group! Finally I tried some Remington 100gr Core Loct and got a 2" group. This is a fantastic improvement in my opinion and I now feel comfortable trying to handload for even better results. Looks like the rifle may not like the longer bullets but that's fine by me I have other calibers to go heavy with.
My purtiest rifle now shoots purty good too. Thanks again.
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