Re: SHWW Group
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mister John Galt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I wanted to introduce myself! I live on Whidbey Island and while I have had a Remington 700 SPS Tactical for some time, I now have the time and resources to start utilizing it.
I have been lurking here for some time and didn't want to jump in because a lot of times new people get jumped on for asking previously asked questions, in other forums. So, I have tried to glean as much much information as I can, from previous post. If I asked a question that has been talked to death, I apologize in advance, since I will try to research previous posts as much as possible before wasting time or space.
As far as shooting experience, I have not been in the military but did grow up in a Navy family. I, and my entire family, are members of Front Sight and try to go down 2 times a year, or more if work and finances allow it. Most of my experience is with handguns but I do have a working knowledge of precision rifles and can shoot 1/2 - 3/4 inch groups at 100 yards or between 1 and 2 inch groups at 200 yards. My sportsman's club only has a 200 yard range so I don't know how I would fair out past the 200 yard mark. Now give me a black rifle and I can make it sing...or so I like to think.
Currently, I am trying to improve my Remington 700 SPS Tactical and am open to suggestions. It is a .308 with 1 in 12 twist (I wish it was 1 in 10 but when I bought it, I didn't know the significance), it has a Warne 20 MOA one piece base under a Falcon Menace 4-14x44 scope with Burris Tactical Rings. I have a Bell and Carlson Medalist Tactical A5 stock on order to replace the Hogue over-molded stock that came with it. I am researching Detachable Base Systems and Marty suggested the Seekings or CDI and I will definitely take a long look at them before making an investment.
I was given an Sniper Data Book from Storm Tactical and have been logging every shot I have taken, while working up load data. Currently, I have been working up loads for Hornady 168gr AMax and Match HPBT and just got my hands on two boxes of Nosler 175gr HPBT Competition bullets. Where I live 308 168gr bullets are rare and the 175gr I bought today are the first I have seen since summer. I don't know how they will shoot with my 1 in 12 twist but I am hopeful.
As far as gear goes, I would rather buy something once than mess around trying to be cheap and end up spending twice as much in the long run.
From what I understand, my current rifle is at most a 600 yard gun (if I am wrong, please let me know) and my ultimate goal is to be able to shoot in some tactical competitions. I don't know of any except over in Wenatchee but would be open to hearing about others.
I look forward to learning and developing my long range skills and will bookmark this forum! </div></div>
Welcome!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mister John Galt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I wanted to introduce myself! I live on Whidbey Island and while I have had a Remington 700 SPS Tactical for some time, I now have the time and resources to start utilizing it.
I have been lurking here for some time and didn't want to jump in because a lot of times new people get jumped on for asking previously asked questions, in other forums. So, I have tried to glean as much much information as I can, from previous post. If I asked a question that has been talked to death, I apologize in advance, since I will try to research previous posts as much as possible before wasting time or space.
As far as shooting experience, I have not been in the military but did grow up in a Navy family. I, and my entire family, are members of Front Sight and try to go down 2 times a year, or more if work and finances allow it. Most of my experience is with handguns but I do have a working knowledge of precision rifles and can shoot 1/2 - 3/4 inch groups at 100 yards or between 1 and 2 inch groups at 200 yards. My sportsman's club only has a 200 yard range so I don't know how I would fair out past the 200 yard mark. Now give me a black rifle and I can make it sing...or so I like to think.
Currently, I am trying to improve my Remington 700 SPS Tactical and am open to suggestions. It is a .308 with 1 in 12 twist (I wish it was 1 in 10 but when I bought it, I didn't know the significance), it has a Warne 20 MOA one piece base under a Falcon Menace 4-14x44 scope with Burris Tactical Rings. I have a Bell and Carlson Medalist Tactical A5 stock on order to replace the Hogue over-molded stock that came with it. I am researching Detachable Base Systems and Marty suggested the Seekings or CDI and I will definitely take a long look at them before making an investment.
I was given an Sniper Data Book from Storm Tactical and have been logging every shot I have taken, while working up load data. Currently, I have been working up loads for Hornady 168gr AMax and Match HPBT and just got my hands on two boxes of Nosler 175gr HPBT Competition bullets. Where I live 308 168gr bullets are rare and the 175gr I bought today are the first I have seen since summer. I don't know how they will shoot with my 1 in 12 twist but I am hopeful.
As far as gear goes, I would rather buy something once than mess around trying to be cheap and end up spending twice as much in the long run.
From what I understand, my current rifle is at most a 600 yard gun (if I am wrong, please let me know) and my ultimate goal is to be able to shoot in some tactical competitions. I don't know of any except over in Wenatchee but would be open to hearing about others.
I look forward to learning and developing my long range skills and will bookmark this forum! </div></div>
Welcome!
