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If you can get ten shots all touching, you're in a lot better shape than many folks.
As a generalization, horizontal strings usually are due to a bit of canting of the rifle. Vertical strings are usually due to the forearm-bedding not being quite right, with increasing pressure on the barrel from the stock due to the difference in expansion rates as the barrel heats up.
But nuthin' is "always".
If your first three or first five shots are pretty much in the same hole, think twice before messing with your package. And make any changes very carefully...
As far as gadgets and gear, do you have one of those roller-deals for cartridges, so you can check run-out on the bullet? To see if it's perfectly aligned with the bore? If your bullets are now seated exactly in line with the bore, changing dies won't help.
FWIW, Art
[This message has been edited by Art Eatman (edited January 10, 2000).]
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