Weatherby Camilla 7mm08

[Camilla7mm08]

Recently pick up my new Camilla 7mm08 Vanguard, 20” barrel, 13 LOP.
I shot an old box of Winchester XP 140 grain ammo and couldn’t group worth anything. Went to the only local store today and shot 139 grain Hornady American Whitetail (it was the only thing they had). I shot better but still not shooting as good as some of my other guns. I’m shooting at 50, 100, and 150 yards.
I want to try 150 grains and 120 grain yet. What is working for you all or for someone you know?
Thanks in advance!!

[BB340]

I am shooting the 140grn Remington Corelokt factory ammo in mine and it is very accurate.

[Camilla7mm08]

I finally tried 150’s and 120’s. I shoot the 150’s horribly. The 120’s I have a 2” group at 100. That’s still not great. Seems like I can’t handle the recoil as well as some as my other guns. That’s the only possible reason I can com up with. Will a shorter barrel cause a lot of jump in a gun?

[BB340]

I wouldn't think a shorter barrel would cause the rifle to jump. It will increase the muzzle blast though and that may have you flinching at the shot. Perhaps get someone else to try shooting a group and see how it goes.

[224KING]

Have someone watch you shoot and even video you shooting so you can watch yourself shooting

[Grouchy]

The fit of the stock may be a problem as well. 

[danno50]

        Make sure the action screws aren’t loose on the rifle and then do the same check on the scope mounts and rings. You may need to switch scopes to see if thats the problem.

[224KING]

Something has to be wrong unless he just can't take the recoil.Who mounted the scope and is the scope new?

[txaggie]

I would make sure something hasn't loosened on the rifle and the barrel is floated myself. Assuming optics are good - like 224 says have someone watch/video you shoot.

I purchased by daughter in-law that same rifle in 6.5creedmoor and it's very accurate. The 7mm-08 is another known accurate caliber - something sure seems like it's off either with the rifle or shooter.

[canadian reloader]

. Perhaps get someone else to try shooting a group and see how it goes.


Great advice from BB340. This is the first thing I would also recommend, then go from there.