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So I picked this up earlier this year... It's an Axis II heavy barrel in .223. I put a Vortex Crossfire ii scope in 3-9x40 on along with a bipod, sling, and made a homemade cheek rest... that is clearly ugly as can be, but it's comfortable and seems to be working. I've put nearly 300 rounds through it. This is my first centerfire bolt rifle that I feel confident shooting out to 100 yards. I love the way it shoots.
I can post some groups... but my best groups are 1.5 to 3 inches with Fiocchi FMJBT 55 grain. Again, I am newer to centerfire... a few questions... Am I expecting too much out of this rifle? I'd like to be shooting tighter groups. I think the rifle might shoot better than my ability right now... and so, just more practice? I've tried a front sandbag... but have been shooting a Savage Mark ii FV-SR in .22LR for years on a bipod with great results... and so, using the pictured cushion, the bipod doesn't seem to be jumping too much after having something soft to mount it on and putting forward pressure on the bipod. I am also using the pictured rear bag for stability. Furthermore... I know... I'm a mess... I have to shoot left handed because of issues with my right eye.
In short, I am thinking it is me and not the gun... what things can I be doing to tighten my groups? Any advice/wisdom would be very much appreciated. This is my first centerfire rifle that I am working to get proficient at shooting. Thanks!