Greetings members!
I'm a noob and would like to share targets with you and hopefully get some feedback and or advice. I'll try to be brief and concise. First up was on 1-15-12. Range was 200 yards. Shot from the bipod. Rifle is stock except for the trigger which I was able to bring down to 3 lbs. 40 rounds total.
Fast forward one week and I try a few different loads, this time I shot from a rest while prone. I also weighed the brass for the Bergers, and just like last week neck sized the cases. I did shoot much faster this time, the barrel wasn't too hot, but was very warm to the touch. Temp. was about 20 degrees, last week was actually colder. Here's what shook out at the same distance.
In the first photo, some rounds were actually off target, just as in the second. The first groups come in at just over 2", so just over 1 MOA, maybe 1.5? 1.75? I cut the squares on the second target at 2"X2". I was hoping for some better results. I made no scope adjustments on the second target, but was shooting different bullets. Here's an old pic of the rifle.
The glass is VX-II 6-18X40. I was considering a move into a Mark 4. Can members help me talk myself into this new optic? Would that be a good move? 26" barrel with the Harris bi-pod.
I read alot here as I have found that many members have all their stuff in one bucket and really know how to shoot a rifle with glass. Personally, I have a handful of points towards a Distinguished badge, but really like this rifle and look to gain more knowledge here. Maybe even take some lunch money at my club! HA! I welcome any feedback, questions, or emotional outbursts. A tremendous forum! Good luck and good shooting to all!
Doug
I'm a noob and would like to share targets with you and hopefully get some feedback and or advice. I'll try to be brief and concise. First up was on 1-15-12. Range was 200 yards. Shot from the bipod. Rifle is stock except for the trigger which I was able to bring down to 3 lbs. 40 rounds total.
Fast forward one week and I try a few different loads, this time I shot from a rest while prone. I also weighed the brass for the Bergers, and just like last week neck sized the cases. I did shoot much faster this time, the barrel wasn't too hot, but was very warm to the touch. Temp. was about 20 degrees, last week was actually colder. Here's what shook out at the same distance.
In the first photo, some rounds were actually off target, just as in the second. The first groups come in at just over 2", so just over 1 MOA, maybe 1.5? 1.75? I cut the squares on the second target at 2"X2". I was hoping for some better results. I made no scope adjustments on the second target, but was shooting different bullets. Here's an old pic of the rifle.
The glass is VX-II 6-18X40. I was considering a move into a Mark 4. Can members help me talk myself into this new optic? Would that be a good move? 26" barrel with the Harris bi-pod.
I read alot here as I have found that many members have all their stuff in one bucket and really know how to shoot a rifle with glass. Personally, I have a handful of points towards a Distinguished badge, but really like this rifle and look to gain more knowledge here. Maybe even take some lunch money at my club! HA! I welcome any feedback, questions, or emotional outbursts. A tremendous forum! Good luck and good shooting to all!
Doug
