Oh, I did check my action screws. I should have stepped it up slowly, but I set it to 42lbs and got the screw to turn a good bit before clicking. I'm going to try that in the morning.
Edit: by a good bit, I mean at least a 1/4 turn on each.
I'd be surprised if it's not something very minor. You've had some good suggestions and I think you're on the right track. One thing at a time, process of elimination. You'll get there.
Originally Posted by Llama_Bob
I've seen more well-shot game lost with TSXs than any other premium bullet.
Another thing... the 6.5 Creed bucks a lot more than most people think, especially in a lighter gun. Hell, it’s still a 140 at 2800. They kick less than a .270 (but not a lot).... they’re still more stout than a .257 Roberts, and definitely more than any of the 6’s. Shooting them free recoil, left hand on the rear bag, can be tricky and lead to larger groups.
You guys are getting 2800 out of 140’s in your 6.5cm Tikkas? I’m getting robbed
Went back to the range this morning. I tightened up the action to 45 in-lbs and rested my left hand on the scope ring.
I shot 2, 10 round groups with Federal 140 gn Non-Typical White Tail. I was very disappointed... 2 inch groups. Total crap.
Then, things got better.
The Hornady Precision Hunter 143gn ELDX has been the best shooting of all the ammo I've tried.... I only had 10 rounds of it left. 9 of the rounds hit 15/16 of an inch! That's more like it. The 10th round was an honest flier. I knew it before the recoil as I shifted as I pulled the trigger.
I went back and did another 10 round group with the Federal stuff and went back to an ugly group.
Well, we don't rent pigs, and it's better to say it right up front because a man who does like to rent pigs is — well, he's hard to stop.
Went back to the range this morning. I tightened up the action to 45 in-lbs and rested my left hand on the scope ring.
I shot 2, 10 round groups with Federal 140 gn Non-Typical White Tail. I was very disappointed... 2 inch groups. Total crap.
Then, things got better.
The Hornady Precision Hunter 143gn ELDX has been the best shooting of all the ammo I've tried.... I only had 10 rounds of it left. 9 of the rounds hit 15/16 of an inch! That's more like it. The 10th round was an honest flier. I knew it before the recoil as I shifted as I pulled the trigger.
I went back and did another 10 round group with the Federal stuff and went back to an ugly group.
Well, I was going to update my original post to reference this one as where I ended up. It doesn't look like I can.
Well, we don't rent pigs, and it's better to say it right up front because a man who does like to rent pigs is — well, he's hard to stop.
Mine shoots the 143 ELDX’s ok but really shines with a healthy dose of H4350 and 139 Scenars. Here’s 5 at 100, I know it’s not a 100 shot group but it shoots this good consistently!....grin