American Predator .308 Long Range Shooting
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doc540 said:
It's a pretty new version.
I have an American 308 that I cut down to 18.5". It loves the 168 Nos. Bal. Tip with 45 gr. of Varget CCIBR primers & Win brass.
308longdistance
Blackhawk
Good 308 loads....Should be something here.
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I get 2.75 group with my bull barrel M77 at 600 yard
I get 2.75 group with my bull barrel M77 at 600 yard
gunzo said:
Thanks!
When shooting different loads and 5 shot strings, I label the string numbers.
For instance, this morning I shot string #1, covered the holes with orange dots, then made a few clicks of adjustment and shot string #2, then covered and labeled them.
The uncovered/black marked holes are the very first shots of the morning, getting ready to test.
Orange area of the target is 10" vertical x 7" horizontal.
Working on consistency now.
That high, right, #2 shot was a flier that I called as soon as the trigger broke.
Who would've thought a $400 rifle with an 18" barrel would easily shoot 6MOA at 600yds? :shock:
Doc, I understand the numbers now, thanks. The #2 string is starting to show some real potential. You're getting vertical stringing for which there are several reasons, but in your case in might be bipod bounce. If there was a 2x4 or such clamped to the front of the bench just in front of the bipod feet to allow you press/load the feet against it, it might solve the stringing. Oh, and make sure your stock screws are tight.
You seem to have a good handle on reading the wind or there isn't any. The width of that group is 1/2 moa, your rifle is wanting to get it done. 8)
I know I've offered stuff that wasn't ask for but at least is was free. And FWIW, you've got a 32 power scope, in that case a 3" orange dot, maybe a 2" on a white or tan background would help me considerably over that 7x10.
Aim small hit small.
Enjoy !!
You seem to have a good handle on reading the wind or there isn't any. The width of that group is 1/2 moa, your rifle is wanting to get it done. 8)
I know I've offered stuff that wasn't ask for but at least is was free. And FWIW, you've got a 32 power scope, in that case a 3" orange dot, maybe a 2" on a white or tan background would help me considerably over that 7x10.
Aim small hit small.
Enjoy !!
gunzo said:
Much appreciated.
I'm off the bipod now and on a simple front rest that doesn't clamp tightly.
Guessing that the rifle will shoot sub MOA, but my limited skills are making the biggest difference.
First time to shoot past 200 yds was about three weeks ago.
Intention isn't precision target shooting, but finding what the rifle likes best and having some fun with it.
Started with the original stock and some factory ammo, but only reloads now.
When I was shooting HP national match. I had the M-14s, over the years 2 different rifles. The best loads were 168gr SMK for 200 and 300 yds. Than 175gr SMK for 600 yds. Back than powder was IMR stuff, NM cases, Federal match primers. The heavier bullet was better because you had to shoot a match in whatever conditions were present that day, be it wind/rain sun/clouds. As I recall we followed the US Army marksmanship unit loadings. I tested loads in prone with a sling. I have long forgot the X ring size, but it is maybe 2x2ft. on the 600 yd target. None of that may mean anything in a 18 inch barrel, just adding what HP shooters did.
