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Extremely short barrel life forced me to handicap my submission. 195 EOL on steel lunched from 751 yards off a mountain top at 3064fps. Setup prone off spike footed Evolution Bipod, 8-10mph wind @ 90° from right. I took 1/10 Mil off windage between the first shot and the second two. I’d only had 6 hours sleep in the previous 72, so don’t blame the rifle. Last of that post says something that some folks miss out on... with lack of sleep, the odds of a nervous mistake area bout nil... you are on auto pilot, and your auto pilot seems well programmed. Rost, you’re right. The auto pilot stuff was good that day. Math and reason on the other hand, they happened with less ease! Grin.
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I just discovered this post......kinda like gitt’n to the bar at 02:15! Everything seems pretty straightforward, except for the “ NO benchrest”.....yet I see lots of photos with a bench.
Seems like fun....but someone explain the benchrest or lack thereof! Thanks for tolerating my ignorance! memtb
You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel
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If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty
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OK Thanks......so bags on a bench is legal! I may have to “take a shot ( or 20) at this! memtb
You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel
“I’d like to be a good rifleman…..but, I prefer to be a good hunter”! memtb 2024
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Doing this is on my schedule for next month when I'm done with school for the year and only have work to contend with.
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May, throw together some rounds tonite.....using something less expensive than Barnes TTSX’s, And try it tomorrow! memtb
You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel
“I’d like to be a good rifleman…..but, I prefer to be a good hunter”! memtb 2024
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Loaded some “plinking” rounds (270 grain Hornady SP’s) this afternoon. After this little storm passes thru, and we get a calm day....I’ll make an attempt. Hopefully, I won’t make a fool of myself! memtb
You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel
“I’d like to be a good rifleman…..but, I prefer to be a good hunter”! memtb 2024
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Today was a perfect day to shoot....sunshine , “zero” wind, temperatures from 28 F to 34 F. The loads, that I threw together.....apparently I was throwing “knuckle” balls, didn’t work. The groups, a loosely thrown term....were slightly “south” of hideous!
Using the same procedure I used for “fire-forming” ( great groups), didn’t work with already formed....fill the case to the bottom of neck and seat a bullet. Wanted to use a powder that I had an excess of (90+ pounds of mil-surplus) rather than one of my powders used for hunting loads. I may have to regroup and try again! memtb
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You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel
“I’d like to be a good rifleman…..but, I prefer to be a good hunter”! memtb 2024
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I shot Friday morning with my Kimber Montana in 204 Ruger. Wind was horrid but I needed to make sure the Leupold 3.5-10 hadn't gone haywire in the 2 years it's been hiding in the safe. I shot 8 shots into an inch but #9 went about 1" left of the group (yes I pulled the shot and knew it but they all count here) I fired 10 and then #11 all back into the group. Tried my second 10 and it all went south so I went back to pistols to practice for Saturdays match.
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Had some ammo left over today and gave this challenge another try. This is my go-to load for my AR's, 75gr Hornady HPBT, usually PMC, Hornady, or LC brass, and 24gr of TAC. If I had taken my time I might have been able to break that "sub MOA all day" club but it was raining and getting late so I let all 20 rounds go with no break between groups. 100yd Range (old pic, forgot to take a new one) Rifle: Target Groups: .906" + 1.259" = 1.033 MOA
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Nice shooting wareagle. I like that rifle. Goes to show you that posting 1 really nice 10 shot group all by itself, is easier than posting 2, or more, 10 shot groups side by side. Good thread you started. Still wondering where all those "1/2 moa" all day long rifles and shooters are hiding out??? This is what happened a few weeks ago when I was out at the range. 4 sub moa groups one right after the other.. Oh, I also had to win some turkeys before thanksgiving as well...: Are there still only 6 shooters here that have 1 moa all day long rifles? I'm like robertham, and figured there would be a whole hell of a lot more than that. Even with John Hondo64 posting some bait in the other forums, no real contenders. They are probably all shooting extended long range and don't have time to post 2 10 shot groups? Hell, I was shooting 440 yards the other day and shot some 3" 10 shot groups with the ol 6.5. Then I brought the zero back down on the SWFA SS and blasted this hole in the target: For as much as some guys brag on their sub moa rifles, I'm not seeing much here. Its a shame too..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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From what I've been told, there are a few guys that are going to try to put together some rifles and time to shoot this event, after the first of the year. Lately I've been buying these Savage rifles and throwing cheap used scopes on them and this is the result: Rifle: Savage model 10 predator 223 rem, with Burris MSR 4.5-14x42 223 scope, today at the range: Target: .819 moaTarget with caliper for reference: Picture of Range and target set up at 100 yards: The funny thing about this rifle is I'm shooting the same load I was using when I shot my Northtech Defense in the black rifle challenge and shot a .834 moa. Still in the load development stage with this new 223 rifle though. Tried a few loads with AR comp and a 68gr. hornady bullet, today as well: This rifle doesn't seem to be very picky. Here's a target from the other day, right after I bought it. I figured I'd try some loads from my old Ruger m77 vt: Pretty much an "moa all day long" rifle..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Nice job bsa.. good to see somebody still shootin this thing
She never made it past the bedroom door, what was she aiming for...? She's gone shootin..
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Thanks buddy. I figure if I'm shooting, these targets work just fine.. I personally like the 2 10 shot group idea. I've shot the (5) 5 shot group targets, but the 2 10 shot groups, side by side, are more of a challenge.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Maybe this guy will put his money where his mouth is: My Winchester Extreme Weather is in .264mag. Consistent sub MOA with hand loads & Barnes 120gr TSX. @ 3450 fps Outstanding long range accuracy. A friend who also has the same rifle also has the same results. With a Leupold long range trajectory .adjustable scope it puts hits right on the money. Absolutely dependable control round feed. Not some sloppy push/herd round feed. Custom rifles costing $$$$ can do no better... Hope you all have a merry Christmas!!!!
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Merry christmas... bump...
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Maybe this guy will put his money where his mouth is: My Winchester Extreme Weather is in .264mag. Consistent sub MOA with hand loads & Barnes 120gr TSX. @ 3450 fps Outstanding long range accuracy. A friend who also has the same rifle also has the same results. With a Leupold long range trajectory .adjustable scope it puts hits right on the money. Absolutely dependable control round feed. Not some sloppy push/herd round feed. Custom rifles costing $$$$ can do no better... Hope you all have a merry Christmas!!!! Where did you find that at? That guy Making some bold claims that's for sure..
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Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.
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I gotta pick me a sporting rifle and get this shot BSA, thinking the little DWM 98 Mauser 6.5 Swede with 140 NPT's.
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I'll try and get out to shoot pretty soon. I think my little CZ 527 in .223 will do just fine.
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The lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part!
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I'll trya nd get out to shoot pretty soon. I think my little CZ 527 in .223 will do just fine. Those CZ's are contenders that is for sure. Good luck. I'm sure youll do just fine.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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