- Scope Quality – capable of withstanding the recoil of the caliber.
- Scope mounts – strong components kept tight
- Barrel cleanliness – free of fouling, copper and lead deposits
- Barrel wear – numerous rounds fired and hot loads
- Barrel float – clearance of fore end to the breech
- Type of action – actions other than bolt action may have accuracy issues
- Trigger – needs to be light, crisp, no creep and predictable
- Ammunition/reloads to suit the rifle
- Sighted in at the optimum distance for the caliber
- The shooter understanding the ballistics of the calibre and wind effect
Ten points that affect rifle accuracy
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