Originally Posted by gitem_12
Semi custom M70 fwt 280 em. when zeroed it shot a 5 shot group that was sub half MOA. took it home and cleaned it thoroughly. took it back to the range today and the first shot was 6 inches low and 3 inches left. next two shots were and 2 inches left of center and dead center vertically. next shot was an inch further right adn an inche higher. the next several shots were dead center adn 2 inches high. Right where the original zero was. all I can think of is that the rifle likes to be dirty


Been there, done that.
Your barrel is shot out.

I suggest either a new barrel, or if this one used to shoot well, you can have a smith set it back a thread or two and cut a new throat. Regardless, you are near the point where no matter how many fouling shots you fire it won't group.


You didn't use logic or reason to get into this opinion, I cannot use logic or reason to get you out of it.

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