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bobcat:
I have a Weatherby Vanguard in 30-06 that I just acquired a year or so ago. So far I've only tried factory ammo in it, Winchester 180 grain Power Points, and accuracy was acceptable but not as good as I would like. It puts 5 shots into 1 1/2 to 2 inch groups at 100 yards. The problem is, it's not consistent. It will put two shots right next to each other, almost touching, then another two shots almost touching but 1 1/2 to 2 inches away from the first two. I think before I even attempt to work up an accurate handload for it I would like to have it glass bedded. Also the trigger could use some work.

 Problem is there seems to be a real lack of gunsmiths around here. So does anybody know a good gunsmith who does that type of work? Anywhere in Washington would be fine, or even down around Portland since that's only an hour and a half from me. I know of a few in other states that have very good reputations, but I'd like to avoid having to ship it.

I'd sure appreciate any recommendations.

boneaddict:
There seems to be an acute lack of them in the neighborhood.  I believe glass bedding is very important, though I'm not sure if thats what caused your problem. 

jackelope:
Bobcat...i'm gonna contact my stepdad and get the name of his guy. he shoots competitive sporting clays and has a few names.
i'll pass on the info once i get it. he's on vacation for the week right now, so it might be a bit.
i'll pm the info to you.

billythekidrock:
I don't have the number, but Dave from Harbor Guns is still doing work out of his house. He is out near Johns River.
I think Morrow still does some work as well. He is in Lacey.

bobcat:

--- Quote from: boneaddict on April 24, 2007, 04:51:10 PM ---There seems to be an acute lack of them in the neighborhood.  I believe glass bedding is very important, though I'm not sure if thats what caused your problem. 

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Yeah I don't know if bedding will help or not, but it can't hurt. The stock is a Bell & Carlson synthetic which I bought to replace the cheap plastic stock it came with. It has a raised area in the barrel channel at the end that puts pressure on the barrel, and I'm not sure that helps either. I think the best and most consistent accuracy is attained with a free floating barrel. I know my Browning A Bolt came free floated from the factory and it will put 5 shots just about in the same hole almost every time at 100 yards.

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