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hornetguy · October 18, 2013, 08:43 AM

That's odd. I don't think I've EVER heard of a Swede that won't do at least 1 1/2" groups... most are pretty much minute of angle. I don't remember if you said it had been re-barrelled... if so, that could be the issue. If not, I'd start looking for red flag stuff, damaged crown, damaged rifling at muzzle, ringed barrel, odd forearm pressure.. It should shoot better than what you are reporting.

October 18, 2013, 08:43 AM	#32
hornetguy Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2011 Location: on the north side of DFW Posts: 970	That's odd. I don't think I've EVER heard of a Swede that won't do at least 1 1/2" groups... most are pretty much minute of angle. I don't remember if you said it had been re-barrelled... if so, that could be the issue. If not, I'd start looking for red flag stuff, damaged crown, damaged rifling at muzzle, ringed barrel, odd forearm pressure.. It should shoot better than what you are reporting. __________________ I always felt that if I got to the point where I thought it was time to bury my firearms, it was actually time to pick them up..