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huntitall · « **on:** May 24, 2006, 02:25:00 AM »

I bought a new handi in the 30-06 last fall that held 1" groups out of the box and sent it off for the .204 and 22 hornet barrels. I've put about 20 rounds through each, but can't get the groups less then 3" in either. I'd appreciate any suggestions.

Mac11700 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 24, 2006, 04:18:45 AM »

Welcome to GBO

Please check out the FAQ,& Help sticky at the top...there is a-lot of good information posted in there that can help you get your Handis to shoot better..

Mac

Datil · « **Reply #2 on:** May 24, 2006, 07:45:41 AM »

Huntitall, Welcome GBO forums, ! st thing do is check scope
mounts, be d--- sure all screws are tight, Tha6ts my first check! Marv.

stimpylu32 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 24, 2006, 11:58:52 PM »

Huntitall

Welcome to the wor;d of handi-holic's , as Mac said check the FAQ's at the top of the page . it will help a lot .

For some reason the smaller cal. seem to take some break in time , the more rounds you feed them the better they shoot .

They will come around .

Norseman112 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 25, 2006, 02:47:32 AM »

Welcome to GBO,
I would also check mounts and look at faqs and help stickys. Lots and lots of info there. please keep us updated.

John

myarmor · « **Reply #5 on:** May 25, 2006, 06:08:36 AM »

Yeap...what they said :grin:
Also do a search and browse through some topics. You'll find a lot of problems solved and solutions to them. If you have anymore that can't be answered, feel free to ask.
O and Welcome to the Forum

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-Aaron

huntitall · « **Reply #6 on:** May 25, 2006, 06:32:00 AM »

Thanks for the input, I skimmed through the stickies, looks like it will be alot of help.

Dave Allen · « **Reply #7 on:** June 06, 2006, 09:20:56 AM »

Hhuntitall,im with ya buddy my 25-06 is spraying about a 4'' groups with my 1st handlaods,i'll keep working hopefully i can get this to 2'' i would be ok with that considering the inexpensiveness of the firearm....good luck.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #8 on:** June 06, 2006, 09:38:21 AM »

Welcome aboard, Dave!!

Glad ta see ya made it over from PM!!

Tim

Dave Allen · « **Reply #9 on:** June 06, 2006, 10:05:27 AM »

thanks tim,i follwed your link this morning!!

Dave Allen · « **Reply #10 on:** June 12, 2006, 04:07:57 AM »

well, good news my groups are shrinking!! my 2nd batch of loads were 2 3/4" my 3rd 2"1/4 the 4th 1 5/8" four shot groups.i"m starting to like this rig!! the faq-sticky section is very helpful...

huntitall · « **Reply #11 on:** June 13, 2006, 07:19:35 AM »

Dave, Glad to hear about the improvements. It gives me some encouragement. What changes did you make to your loads and gun to shrink your groups? I haven't gotten back to shoot mine yet.

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Dave Allen · « **Reply #12 on:** June 13, 2006, 01:37:54 PM »

huntitall,nothing fancy i just took the gun completely apart & cleaned.right wrong or other-wise i put jb paste on everything i could wipe down..i also installed the o-ring in the forend.i also wasn't resizing my brass correct...long story...the rest was just increasing load charges,i also choked my frnt bag to be closer to the action where i had it at the end of the front stock...i hope i explained that right?? meaning puting the front bag far back as i could & operate the gun...this gun doesn't ride the bags well so you have to work with it...hope that helps...

huntitall · « **Reply #13 on:** June 16, 2006, 05:55:16 AM »

Thanks dave. I'll try the JB Paste and the O-ring first. By the way, where can you find JB paste, What is it exactly, a lapping compound?

quickdtoo · « **Reply #14 on:** June 16, 2006, 06:34:47 AM »

From the FAQ and Help sticky...

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=67490

You won't find a product named JB Bore paste, you can choose from JB non-embedding Bore compound or JB Bore Bright, most use the compound, but any fine metal polish will work. A lot use Flitz which is commonly available as are Maas and Simichrome. USP paste is another bore cleaning product that you may find locally.

Tim