Hello 500Nitro,

I also have the drip factor but its age - not gun related.

All in all I'm not dissatisfied with a 2" group at 50 yards. I'm sure in the summer I'll be able to do a lot better. I also intend to set-up a higher power variable scout scope for load development. That's the nice thing about Warne QD lever-rings, they make for easy on/off, and they are very repeatable. I have them on several rifles and have experienced 1/4 MOA repeatability.