Beaver10,

Thanks for the example of one.

Have not only owned the two Franchi Momentums mentioned, but seen perhaps 12-15 others shot at various ranges. Your results are far from typical.

But it's pretty common for Campfire members to cite a single experience with a rifle/bullet/scope etc. I can understand why you were extremely disappointed, but have encountered the same sort of "dis-accuracy" with a number of other factory rifles, including one brand noted for accuracy that refused to consistently shoot groups much under 3" at 100 yards. Turned out it left the factory with a big gap in the rifling near the muzzle.

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