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Scope wont shoot good groups

I have recenty purchased a 4200 series 3-9 bushnell elite rifle scope for my Tikka 300 win mag and cant shoot any better than 5 inch groups off a bench at 100 mtrs

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That can get expensive, I had the same problem, bought a Bushnell scope and it went everywhere but on the target, couldn't hold it steady, with my win mod 70 in 308 with heavy barrel, I said that's it, I went and bought a Leupold, no problems since. I don't know what was wrong with the Bushnell, just couldn't handle the blast I guess. I put he Bushnell on my bolt action 223 and haven't had a problem with it, but always expect one because of what happened before. I don't remember the model number, but it was a 3x9. Hope this helps.

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