243 shooting problems
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langenc
Single-Sixer
ilikerams said:You're probably right, if he'd shoot it off the bench I'm sure the groups would be a lot smaller.kmoore said:
What a reply..
langenc
Single-Sixer
Rock 33-- Try changing the trigger. My Ruger had about a 5# trigger pull.
Timneys are great but cost 150 or more.
Timneys are great but cost 150 or more.
Langenc, I should apologize for being rude on here. I though my answer was as funny as the posters (ROCK33) question. I want to believe what people post is true but sometimes it is just plain unbelievable. I took the poster as a joke never a real problem or real question. The best post was #2 GOOD GRIEF. I did get a laugh also and should have left it at that.
ilikerams
Single-Sixer
I once had a guy claim to have shot a running antelope at 800 yards. Is it possible, yeah but the only way I would believe it is if I see with my own eyes. :shock:kmoore said:
langenc
Single-Sixer
me too...eyes and glasses.
langenc
Single-Sixer
Someone else may have asked about the trigger. Anything over 2 3/4 pounds is hard to shoot into small groups, IMHO.
GP100man
Buckeye
I had a Remington in 243 it would take a large rifle primer, imr 4895 & a 85gr Hornady spire point bullet.
Took a week to do it but shot 50 rounds into 1.5" at 200.
Particulars:
Concrete shooting bench on concrete pad.
adjustable rests front & back, can`t remember the brand.
bedded scope mounts, Redfeild
36 power target scope, don`t know the brand as the knobs are tall target & no cap, but it`s clear as any I`ve looked thru & it holds zero, adjustable objective & 4" sunshade.
trigger is an adjusted factory, 2#8oz, checked by 2 certified gunsmiths & cleared safe.
NO coffee , NO smoking, NO alcohol, week before & during.
10 shots concentrating that hard a day was all I could do, then nerves in my back would act up & I`d have to stop(hats off to competition shooters) never did it until then & will never do it again!
Sold the rifle , kept the scope.
Now I shoot a 06 at a 3" dot at 100 , all hits then I go shoot a deer, DONE
GP
Took a week to do it but shot 50 rounds into 1.5" at 200.
Particulars:
Concrete shooting bench on concrete pad.
adjustable rests front & back, can`t remember the brand.
bedded scope mounts, Redfeild
36 power target scope, don`t know the brand as the knobs are tall target & no cap, but it`s clear as any I`ve looked thru & it holds zero, adjustable objective & 4" sunshade.
trigger is an adjusted factory, 2#8oz, checked by 2 certified gunsmiths & cleared safe.
NO coffee , NO smoking, NO alcohol, week before & during.
10 shots concentrating that hard a day was all I could do, then nerves in my back would act up & I`d have to stop(hats off to competition shooters) never did it until then & will never do it again!
Sold the rifle , kept the scope.
Now I shoot a 06 at a 3" dot at 100 , all hits then I go shoot a deer, DONE
GP
Three44s
Single-Sixer
To the OP,
Getting a light weight bullet to shoot well in a standard twist factory sporter 6mm class rifle tells me that there is more accuracy in your rifle yet to be discovered.
I would say more break in procedure, ie cleaning (I like JB bore paste ). Also check how your barrel fit your stock. I generally like all my barrels floated but now and then you encounter a rifle that likes some contact.
I would not give up heavier bullets though. It actually is more difficult to get a 10 twist in 243 to shoot those light bullets than the traditional weights.
Also, don't be shy, come back and put the "teasers" to rest with your progress reports.
Best regards and good shooting
Three44s
Getting a light weight bullet to shoot well in a standard twist factory sporter 6mm class rifle tells me that there is more accuracy in your rifle yet to be discovered.
I would say more break in procedure, ie cleaning (I like JB bore paste ). Also check how your barrel fit your stock. I generally like all my barrels floated but now and then you encounter a rifle that likes some contact.
I would not give up heavier bullets though. It actually is more difficult to get a 10 twist in 243 to shoot those light bullets than the traditional weights.
Also, don't be shy, come back and put the "teasers" to rest with your progress reports.
Best regards and good shooting
Three44s
The difference in post #1 and GP100 man post. Facts, details and a list of his equipment. What he listed that he did not do before the shoot is more important than many understand. From a expert service rifle HP shooter, master ISU and NRA SB shooter most of my adult life.
