How to Diagnose an Inaccurate Rifle at a Match

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HOW TO DIAGNOSE AN INACCURATE RIFLE AT A MATCH

Hit a snag with accuracy during a match?

It might not just be your aim. Pro shooter Patty Young unravels the (potentially) less obvious culprits messing with your rifle's accuracy and how to get them sorted. It's all about nipping those pesky issues in the bud so they don't mess with your game. Patty explains how to keep your rifle in tip-top shape for the long haul, plus shares the lowdown on some handy spare parts and tools for when things feel a bit 'off'. So, gear up to troubleshoot your way back to nailing those targets, every single time.

THE GEAR

Check out the gear that we highlighted in the video.

MDT ACC ELITE CHASSIS SYSTEM


mdt ELITE SCOPE RINGS

MDT CKYE-POD SINGLE PULL

MDT BUTTSTOCK WEIGHT

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