Why Is My Bolt-Action Shooting Poorly – A Systematic Diagnosis Guide
Systematic bolt-action rifle accuracy diagnosis: step-by-step checks - from shooter technique and torque to barrels and crowns - to identify and fix group size issues.
Category Gunsmithing
Action Screw Torque – The Free Accuracy Fix Almost Nobody Does
Action screw torque is a free, high-impact fix for bolt-action rifle accuracy - use a torque wrench and the manufacturer's inch-pound spec to stabilize groups.
How to Measure Trigger Pull Weight at Home – And What the Numbers Actually Mean
Measure trigger pull at home with a digital trigger pull gauge: get accurate numbers for safety, performance, and repeatable trigger upgrades.
Trigger Creep, Take-Up, and Overtravel – What Each One Actually Feels Like and What You Can Do About It
Learn to diagnose and fix trigger problems - take-up, creep, and overtravel - to regain consistent breaks, reduce flinch, and improve rifle accuracy.
Rimfire vs. Centerfire Bolt-Action Maintenance – What’s Different, What’s the Same, and Why It Matters
Rimfire vs centerfire bolt-action maintenance: key differences in dry firing (use snap caps), bore and rim recess cleaning, lubrication, firing pin and extractor care.
Ruger M77 Hawkeye – The LC6 Trigger Is Better Than the Factory Pull Suggests
Ruger M77 Hawkeye: controlled-round-feed bolt with LC6 trigger—choose HUNTER or TARGET springs to tune pull weight for hunting or precision.
Ruger Precision Rifle Trigger Upgrade – The One Thing the RPR Gets Wrong
Ruger Precision Rifle trigger upgrade: a simple RPR-specific spring swap trims pull from ~3 lb to 1-1.5 lb for crisper long-range shots.
Ruger American Trigger Upgrade – What the Factory Left Unfinished
Upgrade your Ruger American's Marksman trigger with a 1.5 lb spring for crisper breaks, improved bench accuracy, and reversible, easy installation.
Winchester Model 70 Trigger Upgrade – Unlocking What the Classic Already Has
Discover how a reduced-power trigger spring for post-1964 Winchester Model 70 rifles drops pull weight to roughly 3.5-4 lb, restoring crisp, usable field triggers.
T/C Venture and Dimension – A Great Budget Rifle With One Frustrating Flaw
Upgrade your Thompson Center Venture or Dimension with a 1.5 lb trigger spring to turn a heavy factory pull into a crisp, sub-2 lb break for better accuracy.