5R back to the range - suggestions?

[dbsinh2o]

Here's today's targets. Shooting surplus FN, but just ordered 4 cases of Federal Match. Best group size still about .6 inches.

Wish I could figure out my vertical stringing. Tried to concentrate on breathing, but didn't seem to help much.

Any suggestions?

 

[fdkay]

Re: 5R back to the range - suggestions?

Shoot crap ammo, get crap groups.

Those are actually good groups for the ammo you are shooting.
Don't try to analyze anything while shooting surplus ammo.

 

[SIE107]

Re: 5R back to the range - suggestions?

I was going to say the same thing, I bet with properly prepped brass and load development, that rifle has the potential to shoot really well.

 

[dbsinh2o]

Re: 5R back to the range - suggestions?

I kept trying to pull off a .5 with the surplus ammo, but seems like I can't quite get there.

Only thing that bothers me is the vertical spread seems wider than the horizontal most of the time. This has me thinking I'm doing something wrong.

Will see what happens with the match ammo. If I have the same problem, I'll know it's me.

 

[SScott]

Re: 5R back to the range - suggestions?

It really doesn't look all that bad with crap ammo, I see a few fliers but that might be the rear rest or the trigger. I have had two 5Rs and replaced the triggers on both to get them to shoot consistant.
Post some more targets when you get some good ammo.
SScott

 

[buffybuster]

Re: 5R back to the range - suggestions?

Surplus ammo, means high Extreme Spread in velocity which equals vertical stringing. Don't attempt to draw conclusions shooting crap ammo. You're end up pulling your hair out..

 

[dbsinh2o]

Re: 5R back to the range - suggestions?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: buffybuster</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Surplus ammo, means high Extreme Spread in velocity which equals vertical stringing. Don't attempt to draw conclusions shooting crap ammo. You're end up pulling your hair out.. </div></div>

Thanks! That's a very good explanation.

I've been more consistent with another rifle (3# trigger vs. 1.5# Timney on the 5R), but that was using recently manufactured commercial ammo - not 29 year old surplus.

 

[mackdrvr]

Re: 5R back to the range - suggestions?

You'll be rocking with some good ammo....dont sweat it. Real nice rifle too.

 

[jonbearman]

Re: 5R back to the range - suggestions?

There is federal gold metal match on sale at champion supply.@0 bucks a box.I would hand load if it were mine.

 

[dbsinh2o]

Re: 5R back to the range - suggestions?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jonbearman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There is federal gold metal match on sale at champion supply.@0 bucks a box.I would hand load if it were mine. </div></div>

Thanks! Wish I would have known about Champion for the first 4 cases. Just ordered some more.

 

[jcallan]

Re: 5R back to the range - suggestions?

Dont give up on it just get quality ammo and you will be happy everytime you leave the range.

 

[proneshooter]

Re: 5R back to the range - suggestions?

Garbage in = garbage out is not just for computers

 

[beenjammin]

Re: 5R back to the range - suggestions?

agreed. those are actually pretty good groups considering the ammo. You see mutch better results with FGM, so dont worry.

 

[Dirty Deeds]

Re: 5R back to the range - suggestions?

I'd want truck loads of Ball that would go into the .6's,with round groups.

Lose the bipod and don't kiss studs on release.