Here in something for you paper punchers to strive for. 0.349"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeD8MfeSVoE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeD8MfeSVoE
World record 600 yd. 5 shot group.
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Last I heard Rodney's gun was stolen. I hope he got it back.
World Record Rifle (and Second BR Gun) Stolen from R. Wagner « Daily Bulletin
World Record Rifle (and Second BR Gun) Stolen from R. Wagner « Daily Bulletin
O/P, Rodney's World record was shot in May of 2013. It was posted here already over a year ago: http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...rifles/190779-pending-world-record-group.html
It is a shame Rodney's Rifle was stolen.
It is a shame Rodney's Rifle was stolen.
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You're right!! O/P also posted it in the semi auto section. I thought I was posting it there. Here it is there:http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...world-record-600-yd-5-shot-group-0-349-a.html
Yep. My brother gets 5 shots off in less than 15 seconds. They wait for the wind to lay down then shoot as quickly as possible.
Yes most are. In good to moderate conditions nothing is gained by shooting slowly as a subtle unseen change can move the bullet a long way. In tough changing conditions I'll slow down and try and read the changes and hold accordingly. There is a winner for group size and one for score. In good conditions you go for both. In bad conditions I go for score and get zeroed so that any change will, I hope, improve my score. That means a zero favoring say 3 o'clock knowing that in a change or let up in this case the group will move across the target towards the 9 o'clock position. I'll get to measure that target the end of the year to certify the record.
It's a totally different technique than a field rifle but I am no less impressed by the accuracy. Didn't someone at that club shoot a group slightly larger with a 308 and 155 Scenars a few years back?
That was shot at Oak Ridge TN. 308 Win High Power rifle a number of years ago. Other than a good barrel and hand loads it was nothing special. I was running the match and scored the target. Damn small group at the time. Now we see quite a few sub 1" groups.
Dave, I really don't know benchrest ranking at all but is the +.37" difference really that out of the realm of being competitive?
That's amazing!
This is the group I was referring to:
John Lewis Shoots 0.386" Group at 600 Yards with Home-built Gun « Daily Bulletin
The fact that the rifle can remain on target so perfectly without shooter manipulation (or very minimal manipulation) is amazing. Those "rail systems" are sweet !
I didn't realize how well those rifles tracked in the bags- that was amazing. It looked like little or no correction for each shot, just push the rifle back forward to the start position, take a quick peek, and let the next go.
Kinda like drag racing - you just point straight, right? LOL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiSptlw-L_U
Not exactly point and shoot. Those are sand bags front and rear. No rails on that rifle although they are allowed on the forearm. Has to be a regular sand bag on the rear. Good actions, FL dies and technique make it smooth. Then tuning the rifle is another skill set.
Here's a link to the March match results. Top 5 in the morning had to average under 2" at 600 yds. Afternoon match a different story.
International Benchrest Shooters
Here's a link to the March match results. Top 5 in the morning had to average under 2" at 600 yds. Afternoon match a different story.
International Benchrest Shooters
That front rest is a Farley and is controlled with a joy stick in his left hand. He's making fine adjustments for every shot. Different discipline different equipment different style. Lot to learn there though.
