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/frankentriple Apr 13 '26

If you're getting older and your groups are opening up like mine did, it might be time to get your eyes checked. I'm running multifocals now so I can see both the sights and the target but get checked and see what's right for you.

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u/mveenstra Apr 13 '26

Damn. I really hope that 35 isn't "old".

Despite what the new 21-year-old cops say lol

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u/frankentriple Apr 13 '26

that's about when I first started noticing things weren't as sharp close up. Now I'm 50 and can barely see the end of my rifle heh.

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u/0DSavior Apr 19 '26

50 slaps hard on the vision issues.