Gallery of Guns TV 2012 Shooting Tip : Pre-Shooting Checklist for Long Range Shooters

Published on September 4, 2012
Duration: 1:13

This guide outlines a critical pre-shooting checklist for long-range rifle shooters to maintain accuracy. It emphasizes checking and torquing optic rings and action screws to specific inch-pound values to prevent accuracy loss due to loose components. Proper torque is crucial to avoid damaging the rifle stock.

Quick Summary

Maintain rifle accuracy by performing a pre-shooting checklist. Focus on checking and torquing optic rings and action screws to 65 inch-pounds. Use a torque wrench to avoid damaging the stock by over-tightening, ensuring consistent performance for long-range shooting.

Chapters

  1. 00:08Introduction: Loss of Accuracy
  2. 00:15Pre-Shooting Checks
  3. 00:22Checking Optic Rings
  4. 00:48Checking Action Screws
  5. 01:06Tip of the Week Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common causes of sudden accuracy loss in a rifle?

Sudden loss of accuracy in a rifle is typically caused by issues with the optic itself or its mounting system, or problems with the rifle's bedding. Regularly checking these components is vital for consistent performance.

What is the correct torque specification for rifle optic rings?

Rifle optic rings should be torqued to 65 inch-pounds. If a precision torque wrench isn't available, a hardware store model set between 45 and 65 inch-pounds is an acceptable alternative.

How tight should rifle action screws be, and what is the risk of over-torquing?

Action screws should be torqued to 65 inch-pounds, with a range of 45-65 inch-pounds acceptable. Exceeding 65 inch-pounds can damage the rifle's stock, so it's important to use a torque wrench.

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