Shooting Wide 12".

[camodog]

Last April I replaced an aging Anschutz .22 Semi Auto with a new Tikka T1 x .22 Bolt Action. I retained the Leupold Vari X 2 from the 'Annie' and put this atop the new Tikka. All was zeroed and good to go. It had been faultless until just before Christmas. It then began failing to extract live rounds, and occasionally fired cases. I'd to use a small screwdriver or knife point to remove them. I am using Winchester 42gn Subs. They work fine in my other 'rimmie'. A friend also has a Tikka T1 x. His rifle has no issues using these either.
So, the rifle has been returned now 3 times to the reputable gunshop from whence it was purchased. On the first two occasions different remedies were applied, each failed to rectify the problem. On the third it was returned having had a 'new extractor' fitted. When I went to try it out a day or so later I put a few cans out to plink at. I wasn't able to hit them. Odd ! Shortly I placed a target up on a pallet (see photo) at around 12 paces. It was shooting @ 12" right ! All of the 'fixtures and fittings appeared solid and nothing obviously loose.
I'm not a 'fiddler' when it comes to my guns, if something is wrong, it's given to a competent person to deal with.
Its now back with the gunshop/gunsmiths.
I was just curious as to others thoughts pending the verdict or remedy from the shop.
Thanks in advance.
'Camodog'.

 

[VSS]

My .22lr behaved like that after I disassembled the mod for cleaning and then reassembled it with the baffles stacked incorrectly.

 

[wytonpjs]

My .22lr behaved like that after I disassembled the mod for cleaning and then reassembled it with the baffles stacked incorrectly.

What is this thing called cleaning

 

[monarman]

Daft question... bit did you ask the shop if they removed the scope in its mounts?...

 

[Greenmist]

Did you check zero after you got it back? Or was shooting the cans confirmation, did you re-zero and has it held?

 

[Smellydog]

For starters dump them bloody Winchester subs!
They don't suit your rifles chamber end of issue.
Now go and zero your scope and stop expecting others to set a rifle up for you.

 

[nf-fuse]

I don't get it.... Looks like a reasonable grouping for 22lr. If the holes on the right are the impacts.

Can't you just put a few clicks on the windage on the scope?

It seems not unlikely the scope would be removed for work to be done.

 

[camodog]

Daft question... bit did you ask the shop if they removed the scope in its mounts?...

They said not.

 

[VSS]

What is this thing called cleaning

It was a long time ago.
I was young(er) and keen then.
I have learnt my lesson.
Exterior only now.
For all my rifles.

 

[camodog]

Did you check zero after you got it back? Or was shooting the cans confirmation, did you re-zero and has it held?

Plinking at the cans was confirmation that something was amiss (pardon the pun). Not wishing to begin interfering in the event something untoward has happened whilst Iin their custody. Hence returned.

 

[camodog]

For starters dump them bloody Winchester subs!
They don't suit your rifles chamber end of issue.
Now go and zero your scope and stop expecting others to set a rifle up for you.

Evening 'SD'. Thank you for your thoughtful, informative and helpful response.

 

[Smellydog]

Evening 'SD'. Thank you for your thoughtful, informative and helpful response.

No problem.
Current 42gn Winchester subs are notorious. The bullets are often oversize. It doesn't take much of a sticking bullet in the chamber to overcome the tiny extractors on 22's. Twin extractors are better.
I've lost count of the times I've added heavier extractor spring to 22's to aid loaded round extraction. A gummed up chamber in cold weather doesn't help either.
If they, the experts have ****ted your scope they most likely will not own up to it.
Get some straight edges and take some measurements to see if it's been bent.

I'm afraid you have to sort things out yourself these days. There is no way I'd trust anyone else with my firearms.

 

[Smellydog]

For starters dump them bloody Winchester subs!
They don't suit your rifles chamber end of issue.
Now go and zero your scope and stop expecting others to set a rifle up for you.

I wish to apologise for my harsh manner for the above.

I get annoyed when so called professionals make things worse.
Hope you find the issue CD and it's a simple fix

 

[75]

I don't get it.... Looks like a reasonable grouping for 22lr. If the holes on the right are the impacts.

A decent group?? At 12 paces

 

[Rob-E]

Just rezero the scope…

 

[Bowland blades]

Sounds to me its the scope playing up . Simply beg , borrow or steal, heck even buy a good one ! But a known good scope off another rifle before you start ! Oh and don't be mean on the test ammo quality .
You Don't really need to alter the zero on it to test just check the bullets impact in a reasonable cluster .
As an aside clean the barrel to naked metal .
I hate Auto RF rifles , although I also aint keen on swich barrels either but those our the next places to look

 

[bowji john]

Failure to extract can be simply an issue with a dirty chamber

With semi autos the bolt and extractor requires regular cleaning

Semi auto and subs ? Enough energy to cycle the bolt?

As for shooting 12” off after it being returned- that happened to me after I dropped the rifle and damaged the mounts

Just some thoughts

J

PS

Miss read your original message

Not a semi auto

I’d suspect someone knocked or dropped the rifle

Refit scope and re zero

Consider replacing mounts

 

[nf-fuse]

A decent group?? At 12 paces

Sorry I didn't read that bit properly. I assumed it's 50m or something.

Are we talking off hand or a bench resting situation here?

 

[camodog]

Sorry I didn't read that bit properly. I assumed it's 50m or something.

Are we talking off hand or a bench resting situation here?

Off sticks, @ 12 paces.

 

[HonestJohn]

buy an old Brno mod2 and get your money back