problem with encore groups moving

[thelaw]

i've been to the range 3 times in the last 12 days with my  encore in .25/06. while my groups are 1" or less, they are continuing to move up. for instance back on dec.1 i had a load hitting 2" high at 100yds. i went back on dec.8 and the group was hitting 3" high. today i went and shot and it is 4" high. all my rings and bases are tight. any suggestions?

[Redhawk1]

Sounds like the barrel is shooting good, check to see if your scope is moving in the rings if not, change your scope and see if the groups stay consistent.

[Davemuzz]

Doesn't sound like "stringing". Ive had this happen when my forarm was in contact with my frame after I would lock up the barrel. That was an easy fix as I just filed enough of the forarm away so it would no longer contact the frame.

Redhawk may have the best suggestion. I know it's a PITA to change out scopes, but that certainly sounds suspect.

Dave.

[encore3006]