r/canadaguns • u/Any-Rip-9727 • Jun 15 '26

Fix my gun Maxed out scope, shooting low

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Installed 16 inch shaw bull barrel, went to shoot it this weekend and at 25 meters it shoots about an inch low from where I am aiming with the scope maxed out. I am assuming this is barrel droop and I am wondering what is the best solution?

Option 1: The magpul stock came with a barrel shim, I can use that to prop it up, might affect accuracy since it will no longer be “free floated”

Option 2: 20 moa pic rail to point the scope downward

Option 3: I also read about a upgraded v block but not sure if I need to file the barrel

Edit: I think the reason for it shooting low is the v block is over torqued and pulling the barrel downward, I will retorque and see if that fixes the issue

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u/thehuntinggearguy 3gun, Mapleseed, YouTuber, SlamFire Radio, Revolver-hater Jun 15 '26

I'd bet v-bock.

How firm was the barrel shank going into the receiver? On a 10/22 style rifle, if the barrel isn't a firm fit, the v-block and pull the barrel down so far that you won't be able to adjust your scope to zero.

If the barrel was kinda loosey goosey going into the receiver, you may need to shim the barrel shank so that it's firmer and better aligned.

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u/Any-Rip-9727 Jun 17 '26

It was a snug fit