Darn…Now what?? Please help.

dancz · 06-28-2009, 04:10 AM

So I really need some help with this one. Here’s the first group of five shot at a measured 50 yards in the rain this AM. Never shot a MKII before but they are meant to be pretty accurate. The problem is how to bring out the full potential of this rifle and shrink the group size a little. The bigger problem is that I never shoot paper other than to sight in so I’m just not good on a target. This group was the first shot after sighting in a “new to me” MKII American. I’m the third owner of this rifle and am finding it a little hard to accept that anyone wouldn’t be happy with it.

My first thoughts so far are to

shoot in better weather, will have to wait as it’s winter down under
get a half decent rest as I was only shooting off the top of a suitcase
the next might be to put a better scope on as it only has a cheap Tasco 2-8x32 and it’s a bit fuzzy. Maybe not as I like short scopes on hunting rifles
fourth, could be to look at the trigger as it’s a little heavy but is quite crisp. Nah, I’ll leave it as I only play with them if they have a screw to wind and besides only a poor workman blames his tools.
perhaps I could try better or different ammo and see if it likes something else, but then what would I do with the 4970 rounds I have left out of the first case I’ve ever had of MKII. (I have only shot 30 rounds in total and I only ever buy packs of 5000)
Maybe I should just put up with it as it’s okay for someone that hates paper, yeah, thanks all for listening. I guess putting it down on paper helps to sort out the problem

Ohh and the target looked like this for the five shots

wunhunglo · 06-28-2009, 04:30 AM

Yeah, I'm not surprised the other owners punted it on. If I were you I'd buy a few more cases of different ammo to try out, and maybe another case of the same stuff just in case you got a bad lot. You don't mention what scope mount you have, that might be an issue as well. Trouble is real good accuracy costs money so there might not be any gain from spending a couple of thousand dollars on it, but then again, there might be. Have you checked the trigger actuator nut? It may be a bit loose or maybe even gone walkabouts.
If my suggestions don't help, and you feel you can't really accept that sort of accuracy, you could always parcel it up & post to me in Scotland. I accept all sorts of junk.

Have a nice day.

06-28-2009, 04:10 AM	#1
dancz Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 17	Darn…Now what?? Please help. So I really need some help with this one. Here’s the first group of five shot at a measured 50 yards in the rain this AM. Never shot a MKII before but they are meant to be pretty accurate. The problem is how to bring out the full potential of this rifle and shrink the group size a little. The bigger problem is that I never shoot paper other than to sight in so I’m just not good on a target. This group was the first shot after sighting in a “new to me” MKII American. I’m the third owner of this rifle and am finding it a little hard to accept that anyone wouldn’t be happy with it. My first thoughts so far are to shoot in better weather, will have to wait as it’s winter down under get a half decent rest as I was only shooting off the top of a suitcase the next might be to put a better scope on as it only has a cheap Tasco 2-8x32 and it’s a bit fuzzy. Maybe not as I like short scopes on hunting rifles fourth, could be to look at the trigger as it’s a little heavy but is quite crisp. Nah, I’ll leave it as I only play with them if they have a screw to wind and besides only a poor workman blames his tools. perhaps I could try better or different ammo and see if it likes something else, but then what would I do with the 4970 rounds I have left out of the first case I’ve ever had of MKII. (I have only shot 30 rounds in total and I only ever buy packs of 5000) Maybe I should just put up with it as it’s okay for someone that hates paper, yeah, thanks all for listening. I guess putting it down on paper helps to sort out the problem Ohh and the target looked like this for the five shots

06-28-2009, 04:30 AM	#2
wunhunglo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: currently "Sunny West Africa" Posts: 4,102	Yeah, I'm not surprised the other owners punted it on. If I were you I'd buy a few more cases of different ammo to try out, and maybe another case of the same stuff just in case you got a bad lot. You don't mention what scope mount you have, that might be an issue as well. Trouble is real good accuracy costs money so there might not be any gain from spending a couple of thousand dollars on it, but then again, there might be. Have you checked the trigger actuator nut? It may be a bit loose or maybe even gone walkabouts. If my suggestions don't help, and you feel you can't really accept that sort of accuracy, you could always parcel it up & post to me in Scotland. I accept all sorts of junk. Have a nice day. __________________ How can I 'Soar with the Eagles' when I'm working with such 'Turkeys'!