Being an amateur, i hadn’t thought about recoil management contributing to such a variation in accuracy. Could I ask the OP who made the rifle’s stock and is it adjustable? I’d also like to wish you luck sorting this rifle out - sounds like an interesting problem and it would be informative to know how this plays out.
Lightweight rifle accuracy
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As a friend says, ‘recoil is a bu*ger’.
You may well not be bothered by it, possibly not even notice it, but if the gun is jumping and it’s not being held consistently, it can throw things off, sometimes by a huge amount.
I say can: it doesn’t have to. Just that as the amount of movement increases (either due to lighter rifle or more powerful cartridge), it becomes harder to maintain consistency.
But even in a very light gun, a .308 with a mod shouldn’t be very hard to control.
jthyttin
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The effect mod has on recoil (minus the extra weight it brings) doesn't start until bullet has exited the barrel.
It always seem that many people see recoil as a question of masculinity. I know my limits, and I can shoot full-house 550gr 458 Lott accurately, in controlled situation like range. But when you want precision, especially from different positions, a 3kg 308 plus scope is affecting most people's shooting (me included). With decent amount of shooting this can be alleviated, but you should remember "practice makes permanent", or "only perfect practice makes perfect".
It always seem that many people see recoil as a question of masculinity. I know my limits, and I can shoot full-house 550gr 458 Lott accurately, in controlled situation like range. But when you want precision, especially from different positions, a 3kg 308 plus scope is affecting most people's shooting (me included). With decent amount of shooting this can be alleviated, but you should remember "practice makes permanent", or "only perfect practice makes perfect".
Rutland lad
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Thanks for your update.
Personally I feel it’s important that those of us on this site are free with our information so that we are all aware of good and bad practice or practitioners, and so that people/gunsmiths/RFD’s aren’t the victims of malicious ‘Chinese whispers’.
Personally I feel it’s important that those of us on this site are free with our information so that we are all aware of good and bad practice or practitioners, and so that people/gunsmiths/RFD’s aren’t the victims of malicious ‘Chinese whispers’.
Similar, traditional stock design, no drop in comb, but meant for scope not irons like Rigby. Very light, but handles .308 recoil, including heavy loads, with aplomb.
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I own a browning blr tracker in 308. This is a very difficult gun to group and even sight in. Very light plus draggy trigger - better of just sighting it in at 50 yards or even 25 if using red dot. But just ride with it - theres no issue when hunting out to 150 yards.
HonestJohn
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Success!!!
Great tidings!
HonestJohn
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And Happy new years !
Does this mean that you merry gentlemen are now going to give it a rest?And Happy new years !
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Utectok
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I’m amazed how being a bit sloppy it’s possible to shoot utterly crap I have a 11lb rifle and was wondering why it shot so terrible. This is a very accurate rifle usually. Began to think I’d knackered it the spent a little time focusing on shooting and you can see the two targets… turns out even heavy good rifles still need steering lol 
really helpful thread - thanks everyone
just adding another resource to the list
An Official Journal Of The NRA | Shooting Lightweight Rifles: Tips & Techniques
just adding another resource to the list
An Official Journal Of The NRA | Shooting Lightweight Rifles: Tips & Techniques
MAH
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Have you let the gunsmith know that your having problems?
If no, that would be my next step.
Let the gunsmith try it.
M
That’s because they aren’t in a position to examine it, hence conjecture, it’s a shooting forum and the OP is looking for opinions
8x57
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I'm a woodland stalker who likes to stalk in as close as I can, mainly because I know my own limitations. However I came across this video this morning and was most impressed by the guy's shooting using a factory standard lightweight Tikka T3 in 7mm Rem Mag out to nearly 600 yards. An excellent advert for Tikka in my opinion.
Youtube - Hunting Guide VS. Backfire Shooting Challenge. 600 Yards!
Youtube - Hunting Guide VS. Backfire Shooting Challenge. 600 Yards!
What percentage of deer are shot off hand? I bet a tiny percentage
Smellydog
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Don't know, I've shot several off hand.
Some rifles lend themselves to it but will also take a rested shot.
A heavy cumbersome rifle always needs some help.
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