Show off your groups!

[J.Baker]

Had the new B22 FV 22LR out for a little T&E today shooting some CCI Select. Who wants to guess how many dirty names I called the fifth and final shot on this 5-shot group at 50 yards?

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[Zero333]

Had the new B22 FV 22LR out for a little T&E today shooting some CCI Select. Who wants to guess how many dirty names I called the fifth and final shot on this 5-shot group at 50 yards?

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I totally know what you're taking about. Every range trip it happens, usually more than once.

Here is a pic of 5 shots at109 yards. MK II (heavy barrel) shooting Eley-Match or RWS-50 (can't remember which of the 2)

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr8/Zero333/e0cfe960-14c5-4846-8382-8cd458e09e57_zpsjwgkrlvn.jpg

[rckendall]

I am am still in the load testing phase, so my group isn't centered, but my first group of 5 at 100 yards was about 1/2", which I had done a couple other times, but I was still pleased with it. Then, I shot this group! I couldn't see the holes well because of the light, so I wasn't sure of what I was seeing. Boy was I pleased!

The rifle is a 12FV in 223 from Cabelas shooting 69 grain SMK over 23.8 gn of IMR 8208, loaded at mag length. It has a Harris bipod and I shoot from the prone position.

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5 shot group

[foxx]

Nice!

[yobuck]

Had the new B22 FV 22LR out for a little T&E today shooting some CCI Select. Who wants to guess how many dirty names I called the fifth and final shot on this 5-shot group at 50 yards?

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An honest man, most would have said first round cold bore flyer.lol

[Zero333]

I am am still in the load testing phase, so my group isn't centered, but my first group of 5 at 100 yards was about 1/2", which I had done a couple other times, but I was still pleased with it. Then, I shot this group! I couldn't see the holes well because of the light, so I wasn't sure of what I was seeing. Boy was I pleased!

The rifle is a 12FV in 223 from Cabelas shooting 69 grain SMK over 23.8 gn of IMR 8208, loaded at mag length. It has a Harris bipod and I shoot from the prone position.

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5 shot group

Anything 1/2 moa or less is good enough for all types of shooting. And about centering the group in the bullseye, when shooting for groups size I prefer not to zero the scope in the middle of the bull so my aim point doesn't get all shredded with bullet holes.

Once a load averages 1/2moa or better I'm done with the development. I do emphasize on the "Average". I'll shoot several five shot groups and average them.

[Deadshot2]

5 shots at 300 yards

140 Gr ELD-M, 42.3 gr IMR-4451, Lapua small primer brass (reformed from .308 Palma), 2.825" COAL (-.020")

Savage Model 10T in MDT Tac-21, Atlas PSR bipod, Red-Tac Rear Bag, (new Benchmark 6.5 Creed., 24", 1:8, 3-groove barrel)

https://im1.shutterfly.com/ng/services/mediarender/THISLIFE/004053667850/media/32877889531/medium/1494461320/enhance


Vertical dispersion was only .187 MOA but the wind was a little "Problematic". It spread the group out to the .315 MOA horizontal.

That's what's fun about this sport. Wanting to come back the next day and improve on what you did yesterday.

[Deadshot2]

And about centering the group in the bullseye, when shooting for groups size I prefer not to zero the scope in the middle of the bull so my aim point doesn't get all shredded with bullet holes.



+1

It's no big deal to just make a correction after shooting the group with a click or two here and there. Groups are easy to adjust, once you can shoot nice small groups.:(

[rckendall]

5 shots at 300 yards

140 Gr ELD-M, 42.3 gr IMR-4451, Lapua small primer brass (reformed from .308 Palma), 2.825" COAL (-.020")

Savage Model 10T in MDT Tac-21, Atlas PSR bipod, Red-Tac Rear Bag, (new Benchmark 6.5 Creed., 24", 1:8, 3-groove barrel)

https://im1.shutterfly.com/ng/services/mediarender/THISLIFE/004053667850/media/32877889531/medium/1494461320/enhance


Vertical dispersion was only .187 MOA but the wind was a little "Problematic". It spread the group out to the .315 MOA horizontal.

That's what's fun about this sport. Wanting to come back the next day and improve on what you did yesterday.

Very nice! I've just started work on one that will be 6.5 Creedmoor. I hope mine does as well.

Richard

[Blackthorn]

Load testing with my new Criterion SS 28" 308 Win 1-10 that I bought from Jim at NSS. 175 SMK, 43.8gr Varget, CCI LR Primers, .018 off lands in Lapua brass. http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx199/uplandhunter67/Screenshot%201%201_zpscyhdwicw.png (http://s755.photobucket.com/user/uplandhunter67/media/Screenshot%201%201_zpscyhdwicw.png.html)

[WV1951]

Posted this in another thread, but I cannot expect much more from my 66 year old eyes and nerves, and the fact I am at best a novice. May not be able to duplicate, but have been close to this a number of times. Just recently settled on this combo. The ADI brass was tried to make sure the FC brass was my best choice.
12FV, .223, Vortex Crossfire ll 6-18x44, 69 SMK .030 otl, FC brass, 24.5 IMR4895, 100 yds.
Bottom left.
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[Deadshot2]

New bullet, new powder, load workup at 200 yards. This should work.

https://im1.shutterfly.com/ng/services/mediarender/THISLIFE/004053667850/media/32912548717/medium/1495909062/enhance

Rifle is same as in my earlier post of a 300 Y target. Only 200 yards this time (got lazy and didn't want to walk as far).

The top shot was a called miss (using the universal signal "$h!t") as just plain shot before ready.

The four shot group measured .107 MOA before the flier ruined it.:o

Load was a 147 gr Hornady ELD-M with 40.2 gr of RL-17 in some Petersen Cartridge Co brass I was trying out. Speed just over 2700 fps which seems to be the sweet spot for my 24" barrel when shooting 140-147 gr bullets. I suppose I could go faster but 2700 fps gets me well past 1K and that's good enough for me.

One thing I noticed about the 147 gr ELD-M's is they don't seem to know any wind is blowing at 300 yards or less.

Since this was a load workup I didn't want to shoot out my aim point. A couple clicks here and a few there should put that group right smack in the "money zone".

[SageRat Shooter]

http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p385/SageRatShooter/first5shotgroup_zpswajovxzb.jpg?1496338021074&1496338021424
260 Rem Match 25" CBI Varmint contour
First 5 shot group @ 100 yards... shot during break in process.
42 Gr. H4350 143 ELD-X @ 2.89 COAL... Zeroed @ 50 yards, then just shot @ 100
did not change dope at all. Orange dot is .5" in size.

I always throw the 5th shot out.... :noidea: ( I thinks it's because I'm not thinking about the one hole group until I see the first 4 in one hole).... Then I go... "Wow" this 5th shot really needs some extra focus, and I'll have A "One Hole Group"... BANG!! NOPE!!

[m12lrs]

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t379/rcoody1/on%20target_zpsiohc9gxw.jpg

[LoneWolf]

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This is only 3rds, but I through my magneto speed on and shot the other 2 from this load over it on a separate target. I didn't take a picture of it, but they both went through the same hole as well about .5" higher POI with the Chrono attached! I'm going to try and get it back out 1 evening this week to zero it up and shoot it at 200 yards. before I take it to a match this weekend.

XCaliber 8 Twist 6.5 Blank with Cryo treatment.
Apache Gun Works 25" Heavy Palma Contour Chambered in 6.5x47 Lapua
140 Berger Hybrid
36.4grs Varget
cci450
Jumped .020
2775FPS

[Zero333]

Lot's of superb groups on this thread.

I am however very much impressed with m12lrs last post of his Five 5-shot groups. I wouldn't mess with that gun or load for the life of me.


Here is a pic of a recent group my brother shot with his 308win Shilen barreled lefty mod 11 in a boyds stock. At 109 Yards off Harris bi-pod, 5 shots.

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168 SMK,
43.4 gr Varget
Win. Brass (On it's 27th reload !)
BR-2
2.750" ( 0.010" jump)

Pic of his rifle...

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[rbp75503]

Worked on finalizing powder/bullet combination for remage-bartlein 6mmBR. Finally broke under the .2" mark by trying different seating depths. Looks like .020" off the lands is the ticket.
http://i.imgur.com/JBc8eh6.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/HDt0IrP.jpg

[Pvt. Joker]

Savage FP10 .223. 69 grain Sierra HPBT, 24 grains H335, CCI primer Win case sized to specs. 12 rounds at 100 yards U.S. quarter used for size comparison.



http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/HoleshotHarley/24gr.jpg

[WV1951]

Pvt. Joker
Nice shooting. What is your glass and what power are you using?

[wbm]

The rifle is a 12FV in 223 from Cabelas shooting 69 grain SMK over 23.8 gn of IMR 8208, loaded at mag length. It has a Harris bipod and I shoot from the prone position. 5 shot group

23.6gr of IMR 8208 with Hornady 68gr OTM gave me almost the same results. Pulled the bullet on Australian Outback 69gr Sierra and they were using 23.6gr of what looks very similar to 8208.