Finally got time to check the group from my rifle

[nonnieselman]

Ive read alot of post about guys not liking the .270 because there is not a big bullet selection.

Saw some 140gr Bergers and decided to try them out. I shot some thru the rifle and they shot very well.
Bought a few more boxes of them and i think i found a keeper.

Factory Rem 700 SPS 270
Millett TRS 4-16x50
140gr Berger VLD
BR-2 Primers
59.0grs H4831SC
OAL is 3.455" (engages the riflings .05")
2971FPS -/+ 5fps on a 5 shot string


Sighted it in at 600 and decided to just check the group since im gonna try for a 600yd match this saturday.

Since steel isnt the "best" thing to check groups with, i measured outside to outside then inside to inside and found the differences then came up with 3.66". I set the calipers to 3.66" and it looks perfect for the center to center.
Can see my little scribbling in the paper.

.61 MOA from a factory $400 rifle

This was done on a single sandbag so im sure if i can get a few sandbags out there i can it alot steadier.
Waited about 3 minutes between shots so my little pencil barrel wouldnt heat up.

 

[FequalsMA]

Re: Finally got time to check the group from my rifle

Nice job. Are you using a bipod?

 

[nonnieselman]

Re: Finally got time to check the group from my rifle

Thanks,
Na im just using a sandbag resting on a 4x4 so i can get it off the ground some so the stock fits in the pocket of my shoulder.
The magazine floor plate rest on the sand bag, i didnt want to put any pressure on the forend of the stock since its a cheesy factory stock.

 

[desertHK]

Re: Finally got time to check the group from my rifle

Good shooting NonnieSelman. Just to remind you so you don't get into trouble with the Mods. Group shots should have at least 5 shots.

 

[nonnieselman]

Re: Finally got time to check the group from my rifle

Ha dang. I only had 4 rounds left and i had to take one loaded one home to make sure i was shooting the above load mentioned so that only left me 3 rounds. Ill post up how it does in the match Saturday.
Thanks for lookin out for me. Ill modify the OP tom when i get on the computer, phone isnt the easiest thing to use.