Only the first? Good start, just don't pick up and shoot an AR yet, otherwise you'll really be hooked!Originally posted by bubba052698
This is my first post, so I would like to say hello to everyone here
Welcome!!
After my first couple of weeks of plinking at close range my mini14ssrr 197, I decided to take the gas block off for cleaning (duh, I guess I didn't read the directions close enough). I never really paid attention to the accuracy, assuming my sight was off.
Did you reassemble it correctly and torque the screws correctly?
A few weeks later, I put it on a bench, and was surprised on how inaccurate it was. I wasn't getting the 4-6" groups at 100 yards that most ppl say is the average. It was more like 6-8", with an occassional shot far from the group.
6-8", from a stock ranch? Not unheard of, at all. Not just the firearm but ammo, shooter, conditions, etc....
cajungeo will be along shortly to help you, I'm sure, and I'd take his advice, he is very helpful.
This is my first gun, and I'm hooked!!
A noob having questions
This is my first post, so I would like to say hello to everyone here 
OK, here's the story.....
After my first couple of weeks of plinking at close range my mini14ssrr 197, I decided to take the gas block off for cleaning (duh, I guess I didn't read the directions close enough). I never really paid attention to the accuracy, assuming my sight was off.
A few weeks later, I put it on a bench, and was surprised on how inaccurate it was. I wasn't getting the 4-6" groups at 100 yards that most ppl say is the average. It was more like 6-8", with an occassional shot far from the group.
I am wondering if this what I should expect for accuracy, or did I do something wrong? What do I have to look for? How do I know if the crown is messed up?
Thanks in advance for your patience and advice. This is my first gun, and I'm hooked!!
OK, here's the story.....
After my first couple of weeks of plinking at close range my mini14ssrr 197, I decided to take the gas block off for cleaning (duh, I guess I didn't read the directions close enough). I never really paid attention to the accuracy, assuming my sight was off.
A few weeks later, I put it on a bench, and was surprised on how inaccurate it was. I wasn't getting the 4-6" groups at 100 yards that most ppl say is the average. It was more like 6-8", with an occassional shot far from the group.
I am wondering if this what I should expect for accuracy, or did I do something wrong? What do I have to look for? How do I know if the crown is messed up?
Thanks in advance for your patience and advice. This is my first gun, and I'm hooked!!
