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What brand is the DR? Is the problem both inconsistent accuracy and problems with action reliability? Has another shooter experienced with DRs shot it and experienced similar results as you have? Is the action off the face?

Since you bought it new, have you considered sending it to the maker for a check up? I’ve had a couple of DRs which easily shot to regulation with several loads. I was able to get max expected MVs with lower powder charges than you mentioned with powders in the 4350 burning rate.

What kind of MVs are you getting? Is the MV consistently close from each barrel? It’s unlikely they’ll be the same but they should be close. Have you chronographed each barrel?

More detailed info may help in diagnosing the problem.


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