range report, remington 5R

[corey4]

took my new 5R (20"er) out today for the first time. scope was a nikon prostaff set on 7 power that i snagged off my 30-06.

no, this isn't to impress anyone, but it sure as hell impressed me. there are a lot more people that can shoot WAAAY better than me.

it was 55* today, 10-12 mph swirling winds with 24 mph gusts. very annoying. kept blowing my stuff around and off the tables.

the pic below was from a warm barrel after i got it sighted in. the shots were one after another, no cooling in between. the front of the gun was supported with a bi-pod. the rear was supported with bone and muscle. i couldn't find the right combo with a sand bag.

the pic below was as fast as i could pull the trigger. bascially, as soon as i was on paper, BAM!

for me, this is very good (top pic). i am sure i could have gotten better groups if i had a decent rest on the rear, and took my time.

i'm going to put some good bases and rings on (i'll look more in depth when i have the $), and a nikon monarch (i'm 90% sure thats the scope i'm going with).

 

[jpspeeddemon]

Re: range report, remington 5R

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Nice goin with the 5R.

 

[Doeboy]

Re: range report, remington 5R

Very nice, I'm still trying to set up my 5r, one thing to consider is (how far) are you going to shoot? You might need a (canted base) or (more moa of elveations) on your scope!

 

[corey4]

Re: range report, remington 5R

i'm thinking 300 yds for now. i'm new to the precision shooting. as you can see, i'm not that great. but as far as my other rifles i have shot gone, this is by far the best group at 100 yds that i have ever had. usually, its 2-3" sighting in my friends rifles and mine with a standard hunting rifle.

like i said, with an actual rear rest, i'm sure i could have done better. i was also in a hurry. they were calling for a windy day so i was kinda rushing.

 

[Gosu]

Re: range report, remington 5R

I have the same and get consistent sub 1/2 moa at 300.

 

[brian1570]

Re: range report, remington 5R

100 yd's is just the tip of the iceberg for that rifle. read up and move that target back!

nice group though, good shooting.

 

[corey4]

Re: range report, remington 5R

thanks brian. i am limited to 100 right now. the few ranges around here that have 2-300 you need a sponsor to join the gun club.

i cant wait to get good base/rings on, and a decent scope. and go on a good day with no wind. it was pissing me off, so i rushed a bit.

but a bad day at the range is better than a great day at work.