I have no idea, could be. So I wonder decades ago how they cleaned the copper out of their barrels...I doubt those old timers cared too much about it. I really doubt this could be the problem for a group to open up that much, with minimal amount of rounds through it.
This is the torque setup I have...you should be able to look up the specs on your rings on their website to see how much torque they should get.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/816462/wheeler-engineering-scope-mounting-combo-kit-1-and-30mm
Knowing you haven't had this rifle that long, and...
Could be your rifle just doesn't like those Berger bullets. You should chrono those loads and see if they are consistent too...if they aren't, then that most likely is not the load you should be shooting. I don't shoot magnums, but I usually take the hottest load it safely recommends and back...
Good article...I'm the only one that commented on it there, rather than here. I look forward to more of the similar from others that write and submit them.
Curious...as my old man is up there too. How do you plan a surprise trip for him when he needs a sportman's ID number. I'm thinking the same, but not sure how to do this without asking for personal info from him to set that up.
I did it on the ground last year, I'm hoping a barrel will make the bait last longer, and keep some of the critters...like birds out of it. I am going in further then I did last year, but I have a good travel route.
I had a Havalon...but after breaking some blades, and having to deal with the PITA of changing them, I went to the OE. So much easier, and safer...and thicker blades, so no more snapping them.
So decided this year I'm going to try a barrel instead of just doing it on the ground. For the most part I have what I need regarding all things except the size of the chain. Obviously I don't want to have to haul in more weight then I need to.
For those that are using chain to anchor your...
Looking forward to your live hunt action Moosie. I'll have to say that I really enjoy pictures of a hunt season as it progresses...much more than just a trophy shot at the end....or sometimes not even a harvest.
I know some of these have split seasons...or one season from September till the end of October. My daughter has her fall break around the 2nd-3rd week in October. I'm thinking they are a bit more skittish then...but I"m sure the number of people have dramatically decreased by then? I know...