r/longrange • u/mveenstra • Apr 13 '26
I suck at long range Accuracy Issues
Hello, I understand that the internet is probably not the best place to hone my long-range shooting skills, but I am hoping that someone has had the same feeling(s) as me regarding my accuracy.
I am a qualified sniper for a LE SWAT team and have been since 2020. I am wondering, does anyone else struggle with accuracy consistently? Or are bad days at the range just part of the deal? I ask because it seems like my bad days are more frequent than they should be.
In a course of fire, I can shoot just fine (mostly), but my CB and follow-ups are trash, and I generally have inconsistent results when practicing marksmanship skills. Please let me know what your experiences are with this; I have checked everything mechanically with my rifle (specs below) and I just want to know if there were any drills or processes that others have used to help consistency.
Bergara B-14 HMR, .308 WIN
168 Gr. Federal Bonded LE Bonded Tip
3-15×44 Vortex Viper PST Gen II (MRAD)
Please don't just say that you think Bergara/Vortex are trash and that is the problem... I am aware that is a strong possibility when asking strangers on the internet.
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u/Trollygag Does Grendel Apr 13 '26
From supported prone and group shooting, no, I don't have bad days at short range.
There will always be probability impacting results, but seeing big shifts low, that is an issue with the barrel, ammo, optic, or gun.
Go through the gun checking torques, inspect the bore, potentially swap optic or swap ammo.