very first 620 yd group

[drglock]

longest distance ive ever shot ,new to the long range shooting

 

[EB-TAC]

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i just posted this not looking who was logged on lol thats my dads log on

 

[sako.308]

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not bad at all for first time.

Rifle? mods?

 

[EB-TAC]

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rem 700 sps-v hs stock,
egw base
mark 4 scope
168 smk
45gr varget

 

[drglock]

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I see how you are son you use my log in but didnt post the pics of my group I shot with you.hehe
so I guess i'll have to post it.
looks like the old man out shot you.

 

[cox308]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: drglock</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

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yeah but is that a 7 shot group or a 10 shot group with 3 that didn't hit the target??....just messing with you. Nice shooting

 

[Cologgi]

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are you guys using your glocks to shoot these groups? If so, thats pretty good for a pistol

 

[JCH]

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Now you two Okies just need a coyote to stand still out there for you.

 

[dieselten]

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technically JR has more hits in the scoring rings and one pinwheel...just sayin

 

[drglock]

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Maybe I could get you to hold one for me so I could take a poke at one that far

 

[drglock]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BobcatT870</div><div class="ubbcode-body">are you guys using your glocks to shoot these groups? If so, thats pretty good for a pistol

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If you would have seen the wind we were shooting in you would have been happy to just hit the target

 

[predatornut]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EB-TAC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

rem 700 sps-v hs stock,
egw base
mark 4 scope
168 smk
45gr varget </div></div>


Nice shooting. Might want to get some lower rings, it would help with your cheekweld.

 

[OutlawTen5]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BobcatT870</div><div class="ubbcode-body">are you guys using your glocks to shoot these groups? If so, thats pretty good for a pistol

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That is funny shit!

 

[nesikabay]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: OutlawTen5</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BobcatT870</div><div class="ubbcode-body">are you guys using your glocks to shoot these groups? If so, thats pretty good for a pistol

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That is funny shit! </div></div>

Funny thing is they are proud of it.

 

[JCH]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nesikabay</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: OutlawTen5</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BobcatT870</div><div class="ubbcode-body">are you guys using your glocks to shoot these groups? If so, thats pretty good for a pistol

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That is funny shit! </div></div>

Funny thing is they are proud of it.</div></div>

What's wrong with being proud of where you are starting. When I first started long range shooting I didn't think there was anyway I was going to hit something at 600 yards. They are beginners shooting factory rifles. Cut them some slack.

Add into the equation that the last week in the state they are in the wind has been blowing over 15-20mph every day.

 

[threetrees]

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all i can say, drglock, is: forget the unnecessary comments. train and improve.

 

[EB-TAC]

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yes i do need low rings just havent had a chance yet to get them,never thought id see bashers on here but guess every forum has there trash that needs picked up,btw those factory rifles cost 600 and still shoot 1/2 moa same as a 2000 dollar rifle would ,so for us just starting out i believe we are headed in the right direction imo

 

[Whit]

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Don't worry about the trash talkers, they only wish they could shoot half that good. They probably can't do that good at 200yd let alone 600yd.

 

[Ridgeback80]

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eb-tac , drglock haters will be haters! father and son shooting 600 now that's good stuff . thanks for sharing

 

[SavageLapua]

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Thumbs up fellas! I'm just getting into the long range game myself... Hoping to get out this weekend, as a matter of fact.

Also, I read that you're looking into lower rings... I just thought I'd throw in my 2 cents, it looks like it may still be a touch high, if you find this to be true, here is a link for an inexpensive adjustable cheek rest.

http://www.coretacsolutions.com/products_TP_CRN.htm

I found that I'd need one on my Sendero but decided to go with a velcro style pad.

 

[3fingervic]

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Nothing to sneeze at, for sure. Great shooting, guys. I wish my dad was into shooting. It's great you can share your hobby with your dad/son.

 

[EB-TAC]

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thanks for the link i also have a velcro type pad rest from blackhawk i like it but my dad just put on an adjustable rest from karson creek i believe prolly will be ordering one to,any of you guys like the accu shot mono pods thought about getting one

 

[Smith44699]

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Good job guys. You all will be hitting clay birds out there before you know it.

 

[SavageLapua]

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I personally have never used one... I use a small sandbag, a sock, as dumb as it sounds, is the perfect size. You would use your support hand to squeeze more or less to raise or lower your point of aim. Works great, I think it's a little more stable too.

 

[Whit]

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I use a rear bag from Triad Tactical and like it very much.

 

[Whit]

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I can't wait to go shooting with my boys and maybe my little girl, but I have a ways to go (they are 4yr,3yr,1yr old). My boys are always wanting to go with me to the range.

 

[Forgetful Coyote]

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Nice shooting yall. I agree with you I didnt think I would see people getting bashed on here anywhere in the near future. Dont pay any attention to it, there are very few people in the country that can get shots on a target that size at 620 yards, much less with 15-20mph winds. Shoot, down here in Ga most hunters I personally know have NEVER shot at a distance greater than their MPBR of their rifle or over ~250 yards. And most of `em are totin` 7mm Rem Mags, .300WM`s, .30-06`s, .270`s, and one .300 Wby! Very capable cartridges I would say. I must say that the guy with .300 Wby is a decent marksman though and he shouldn`t be included with the others.

Anyway, yall should be proud, the vast majority of America has nothing to do with shooting. And the vast majority of those who do shoot do NOT take it any farther than point blank range.

 

[nleaders]

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Good shooting, don't listen to those guys. I hate haters... am I a hater now? Shewt!

 

[EB-TAC]

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thanks everybody for the support,we also use a bag just wanted input on the mono pod just wanted somthing incase im hunting and dont have a bag

 

[Cologgi]

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I'm just playin, Didn't you see the smiley face? Get some lower rings, or something to get your cheek weld fixed. You will never tighten those groups up if you do not have a good cheek weld. Make sure you are in the correct position and that you are making your loads accurate, work on the fundamentals. That rifle will shoot considerably tighter than that.

PS...Since when is there not a little trash talking on the range? It's all in fun...

 

[Cologgi]

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JBHOTRODDER,

This forum is filled with many shooters that are well above the curve of the average American shooter. There are rules on here for posting groups. This is so we can continue to improve our skills. The groups are OK for a beginning shooter for the first time at that range. There is much room for improvement. These guys do not seem worried about it so why do you think you need to come to their rescue. More than a few guys on here, including myself are shooting 308's. There is no bashing going on so put on your big girl panties and quit crying.

 

[CanSniper]

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I tried a mono pod and absolutely prefer a bag, I use the big red tac bag. The mono was wobbly and I got horizontal spred. I prolly gave up to soon. But I could see where having one always at the ready would be handy.

 

[3fingervic]

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Bobcat, I don't think your comment was the issue. It was the guy that thought it was funny that they were proud of the groups.

 

[Cologgi]

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Yeah I hear ya, nothing wrong with father and son getting into this hobby, having a good time, and being proud.

 

[WCW308]

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That is fine shooting. 620 yds is a hike. Keep up the good work. Totally stock Rem, too. Shooting with your Dad. Awesome.

 

[OutlawTen5]

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My previous post in this thread was in reference to the comment itself, made by BobcatT870.

 

[trailrider121]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WCW308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That is fine shooting. 620 yds is a hike. Keep up the good work. Totally stock Rem, too. Shooting with your Dad. Awesome.
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Yup what he said, good stuff. Little competition is fun. Pretty good shooting, now to see if you do better next time out. Its only the beginning of fun guys... Thanks for sharing.

 

[James Loe]

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great job. The best group set this month is a father and son out at the range. keep to post coming.

 

[42769vette]

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keep it up, you guys are on the right track.

 

[Sidk]

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Yup good shootin, get rid of those 168's and jump up to 175's. Your group most likely will shrink. 168's don't do to good at long range, at least for me.

 

[terrygood]

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I shoot 600 with 168s all the time. For what you are running you both did very well. If this was your first trip to that range it can be very difficult to judge wind. You will definably want get that scope as close to rifle as possible (cheek weld). I would use a old Mark4 base and low mark 4 rings. Then check the torque on your action screws, should be around 65 inch pounds.

168s will move in the wind, but they are excellent ammo. Last summer I was shooting with a younger gentleman who was LE. His job was shooting. His ability to read the wind on first shot was so impressive, he changed how I looked at things. I have shot competitively at 600 (CMP) for years. I always had 2 sighters before I was scored. The ability to put your first shot in the X ring during high winds is a whole new world.

Good luck and enjoy, you are very lucky that a father and son have this together.

 

[C Snyder]

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Good shooting. Looks like little over 1 MOA at 600yds. I dont think you would find any volunteers to stand at 600yd even with a 15mph Okie cross wind and take fire from you with those groups.

 

[264Charlie]

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Nice, work man. Keep shooting and have fun. Don't listen to the internet commandos.

 

[B Man]

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Great shooting for the first time.

My dad starting shooting long range with me some last year. Those will always be great memories.

If you can keep 5 shots under 1 MOA avg at 600 yds consistantly with your factory rig then be proud! I don't know any I have shot with at 600yds benchrest comps with factory rigs that keep them .5- .75 MOA and rarley a custom and a seasoned shooter with wind calls.

I'm not the best by no stretch but I walked away 3 out of 3 times last year winning a factory rifle 600 yd. bench rest comp. I may have one group 3/4 moa and one just a hair over 1 moa. Being able to keep it consistant with mother nature involved is more important than 1/2 MOA when the elements get involved ( mirage, wind, drastic temp change, etc...). Also if you ever shoot around a seasoned long range shooter pay very close attention to what they do before every shot and before and after a break from shooting, and don't be afraid to ask questions. I have learned ALOT from a few selective shooters & owe them for what little bit I have learned.

Good luck,
Brandon

 

[BELLYCRAWL]

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Guys,

Nice shooting and it is good to see a father and son spending some quality time together and having fun with it. As to the groups, that is good for the wind you had and first time shooting distance. For the record, the first time I ever shot 800, was in a contest. Where was the first shooting station....800. I had no idea of my bullet drop, no spotter, and I could not even see the dirt I was kicking up. When I walked down to the target and saw 0 holes, it was heartbreaking! I was blessed that day as no body made fun, but plenty provided words of encouragement and teaching moments!

Blessings,
BC

 

[bwh.308sa]

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great shooting guys. the sps tac is a fanstatic gun in my experiences too. The only mod I have done is a timney trigger. As mentioned earlier, you likely rattled some tailfeathers shooting those groups under the condtions with stock rifles. As for bullet stability, dont shy away from trying a 175 hpbt. I shoot varget as well, 44.5g with cci br2 primers, rem brass and 175 sierra hpbt. chrono'd for an average of 2530 fps. +- 20 fps. pic is original test for the development loads with a slight wind, more for groupings sake. Great job again, happy shooting and keep up the good work.

 

[Boltfluter]

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Great shooting guys! Wish my first groups were that good at 600 yds. Great to see father and son shooting together. My son is in the Navy and we have a great time when we can get together. Paul.

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