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Offline matttyson

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Re: Kimber Mountain Accent accuracy problems
« Reply #30 on: October 08, 2016, 06:04:16 AM »
I have the Mountain Ascent in .270win and I also was very frustrated at first.  I tried several factory loads with no luck.  Then, after about 100 rounds through it my groups started to shrink.  It's shoots 1/2 inch groups at 100 yds. with Nosler trophy grade accubonds.  I also discovered it likes a dirty barrel. 

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Re: Kimber Mountain Accent accuracy problems
« Reply #31 on: October 08, 2016, 07:54:25 AM »
I have the Mountain Ascent in .270win and I also was very frustrated at first.  I tried several factory loads with no luck.  Then, after about 100 rounds through it my groups started to shrink.  It's shoots 1/2 inch groups at 100 yds. with Nosler trophy grade accubonds.  I also discovered it likes a dirty barrel.

+1 on the dirty barrel. Snipers shoot dirty barrels. Must be something to it

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Re: Kimber Mountain Accent accuracy problems
« Reply #32 on: October 08, 2016, 05:44:43 PM »
No one asking about scope and rings and proper torque.  Might be a place to examine. That gun itself should be a minute gun easily with decent ammo.

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Re: Kimber Mountain Accent accuracy problems
« Reply #33 on: October 08, 2016, 05:52:37 PM »
 :yeah:

My ascent is a sub moa gun with Hornady or Nosler

 


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