Ridgeline17
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And here goes our first rebarrel canidate.
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Bolt action 6 groups, 5 shot challenge
- Thread starter dmpowder
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Originally Posted By: SmokelessOh great! Now you are going to cause a reloading supply shortage with this little contest.
Guys will run 300 rounds just to compete, times that by 40,000, we are going to have a problem.
This is inter-web Benchrest! Don't press the muzzle against the paper, we will see that.
That may be true but the fact is how many have actually shot for this shootout? We have already heard some of the reasons why the won't shoot and I have a feeling there is still another 39,950 reason we haven't heard yet. I would be shocked if there will be 100 people that actually post up targets.
Guys will run 300 rounds just to compete, times that by 40,000, we are going to have a problem.
This is inter-web Benchrest! Don't press the muzzle against the paper, we will see that.
That may be true but the fact is how many have actually shot for this shootout? We have already heard some of the reasons why the won't shoot and I have a feeling there is still another 39,950 reason we haven't heard yet. I would be shocked if there will be 100 people that actually post up targets.
smith1559
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Well here is my shot at this. It really shows what you got. The gun is 220 swift rem 700 vssf2 with 50g v-max in front of IMR 4064...
I had one bad group but I am pretty happy with the results.
1=.477
2=.827
3=.927
4=1.203 sucked
5=.76
6=.831
Avg.=.837
best group 1st one.=.477
I think if I give more cooling time I could tighten these up a little. All were shot 5 shots in a row then cool for a few...Jason
I had one bad group but I am pretty happy with the results.
1=.477
2=.827
3=.927
4=1.203 sucked
5=.76
6=.831
Avg.=.837
best group 1st one.=.477
I think if I give more cooling time I could tighten these up a little. All were shot 5 shots in a row then cool for a few...Jason
Ridgeline17
New member
What was your cooling time?
Originally Posted By: bushy
again with the .711 avg. ...what are the odds of that?
That tells me clearly if you miss it your fault not the rifles!!
Glad to see your still out wasting your money by still shooting in this. Your first target still has the smallest group and since your avg didn't change your last 2 targets didn't move you up nor did they hurt you only further prove YOUR skills with the rifle! Your still in 3rd as of now and only the second person to be on the 1MOA list. Keep it up well unless you go broke!
Originally Posted By: smith1559Well here is my shot at this. It really shows what you got. The gun is 220 swift rem 700 vssf2 with 50g v-max in front of IMR 4064...
I had one bad group but I am pretty happy with the results.
1=.477
2=.827
3=.927
4=1.203 sucked
5=.76
6=.831
Avg.=.837
best group 1st one.=.477
I think if I give more cooling time I could tighten these up a little. All were shot 5 shots in a row then cool for a few...Jason
Yes I'm sure if you slow down you will get those numbers down a bit. To bad that 4th group opened up on you as it would have got you on the MOA list! So get that number down and get back out there! Nice shooting you got some nice grouping there and then it seems to open up?
I loved that target but had to stop shooting groups with it as I always found myself trying to line the ret. up with the targets.
again with the .711 avg. ...what are the odds of that?
That tells me clearly if you miss it your fault not the rifles!!
Glad to see your still out wasting your money by still shooting in this. Your first target still has the smallest group and since your avg didn't change your last 2 targets didn't move you up nor did they hurt you only further prove YOUR skills with the rifle! Your still in 3rd as of now and only the second person to be on the 1MOA list. Keep it up well unless you go broke!
Originally Posted By: smith1559Well here is my shot at this. It really shows what you got. The gun is 220 swift rem 700 vssf2 with 50g v-max in front of IMR 4064...
I had one bad group but I am pretty happy with the results.
1=.477
2=.827
3=.927
4=1.203 sucked
5=.76
6=.831
Avg.=.837
best group 1st one.=.477
I think if I give more cooling time I could tighten these up a little. All were shot 5 shots in a row then cool for a few...Jason
Yes I'm sure if you slow down you will get those numbers down a bit. To bad that 4th group opened up on you as it would have got you on the MOA list! So get that number down and get back out there! Nice shooting you got some nice grouping there and then it seems to open up?
I loved that target but had to stop shooting groups with it as I always found myself trying to line the ret. up with the targets.
smith1559
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Originally Posted By: Ridgeline17What was your cooling time?
Maybe about 5 minutes or so. I was shooting other stuff while I was waiting. I need to get a full day to shoot. But most of the time the kids and wife won't allow it... Got to get shooting in when I can.. When it gets colder out it will be a little easier... I do say that shooting this is not that easy... But it is a fun challenge....Jason
Maybe about 5 minutes or so. I was shooting other stuff while I was waiting. I need to get a full day to shoot. But most of the time the kids and wife won't allow it... Got to get shooting in when I can.. When it gets colder out it will be a little easier... I do say that shooting this is not that easy... But it is a fun challenge....Jason
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xphunter
Active member
Just found this thread.
Neat idea.
I have never done this before, but a couple of years ago I used two different Specialty Handguns (15" MOA Maximum chambered in 6x47 Lapua/107 MatchKing and a 18" XP-100 chambered in 6.5-284/140 Berger) at 500 and 750 yards in a match and averaged right at 3/4 MOA with two SP's. Each pistol shot four 5-shot groups at each distance. So, a total of sixteen 5-shot groups. Bad thing is I don't remember the exact group sizes. I am sure I went over 1 MOA a few times.
Neat idea.
I have never done this before, but a couple of years ago I used two different Specialty Handguns (15" MOA Maximum chambered in 6x47 Lapua/107 MatchKing and a 18" XP-100 chambered in 6.5-284/140 Berger) at 500 and 750 yards in a match and averaged right at 3/4 MOA with two SP's. Each pistol shot four 5-shot groups at each distance. So, a total of sixteen 5-shot groups. Bad thing is I don't remember the exact group sizes. I am sure I went over 1 MOA a few times.
stubbicatt
New member
Wow looks like fun. Also looks like we have some real hard holders here on the board.
I wish I had taken more time to do load development prior to this day.
Maybe I shall have to attempt this with a 22! I think I have some Aguila Match ammo in the garage... doubt that I can shoot it that well, however!
I wish I had taken more time to do load development prior to this day.
Maybe I shall have to attempt this with a 22! I think I have some Aguila Match ammo in the garage... doubt that I can shoot it that well, however!
OldTurtle
Moderator - Deceased
Finally got to the Busch Wildlife Conservation Range today to finish up my shooting...Friday was my Rem 700 .223 and today was my CZ 527 .204, as well as my DPMS AR..
Shooting Friday sucked...Could have been shooting a shotgun..
Average for six groups was 1.304",,with the smallest group being .984"
The shooting with the CZ today was slightly better with an aggregate of 4.152" and an average of 0.692"
My smallest group with that rifle was 0.330"
Shooting Friday sucked...Could have been shooting a shotgun..
Average for six groups was 1.304",,with the smallest group being .984"
The shooting with the CZ today was slightly better with an aggregate of 4.152" and an average of 0.692"
My smallest group with that rifle was 0.330"
Smokeless
New member
Originally Posted By: smith1559Well here is my shot at this. It really shows what you got. The gun is 220 swift rem 700 vssf2 with 50g v-max in front of IMR 4064...
I had one bad group but I am pretty happy with the results.
1=.477
2=.827
3=.927
4=1.203 sucked
5=.76
6=.831
Avg.=.837
best group 1st one.=.477
I think if I give more cooling time I could tighten these up a little. All were shot 5 shots in a row then cool for a few...Jason
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Just a fine point, but if you will subtract .224 instead of .223 for bullet diameter you will tighten up those groups by .001 just for measurement.
Might make a difference some day, you never know. Have fun out there.
I had one bad group but I am pretty happy with the results.
1=.477
2=.827
3=.927
4=1.203 sucked
5=.76
6=.831
Avg.=.837
best group 1st one.=.477
I think if I give more cooling time I could tighten these up a little. All were shot 5 shots in a row then cool for a few...Jason
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Just a fine point, but if you will subtract .224 instead of .223 for bullet diameter you will tighten up those groups by .001 just for measurement.
Might make a difference some day, you never know. Have fun out there.
coleridge
New member
Glad to see some more guys posting. Hope to see several others...
I haven’t had a chance to do make a run with another rifle but… A buddy & I were talking about it the other day & he said he wanted to try it with his “hunting” gun also. He doesn’t post on here (not even sure if he is a member, but posts on 6BR.com under “hammerjack”). He shot this yesterday evening & sent me pics this morning. Thought I would post it for him & maybe get another 6BR on the list.
Rifle:
Savage M12 target action, Broughton barrel with over 6000 rounds on it (used to be on a bench gun but he turned contour down himself for a hunting weight, & has been set back twice), he also made the stock (it’s painted wood). It’s chambered in 6BR, shooting 105Amax, topped with Lupy VX7 with the HEAVY crosshairs.
Target:
He wrote things down a little different but groups are
.371”
.627”
.459
.691”
.398”
.249”
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.466” average
Zoom:
Rifle was shot off a bench with front bi-pod & rear owl-ear bag. Not sure of the exact load but I’m pretty sure it was with Varget.
I haven’t had a chance to do make a run with another rifle but… A buddy & I were talking about it the other day & he said he wanted to try it with his “hunting” gun also. He doesn’t post on here (not even sure if he is a member, but posts on 6BR.com under “hammerjack”). He shot this yesterday evening & sent me pics this morning. Thought I would post it for him & maybe get another 6BR on the list.
Rifle:
Savage M12 target action, Broughton barrel with over 6000 rounds on it (used to be on a bench gun but he turned contour down himself for a hunting weight, & has been set back twice), he also made the stock (it’s painted wood). It’s chambered in 6BR, shooting 105Amax, topped with Lupy VX7 with the HEAVY crosshairs.
Target:
He wrote things down a little different but groups are
.371”
.627”
.459
.691”
.398”
.249”
-----
.466” average
Zoom:
Rifle was shot off a bench with front bi-pod & rear owl-ear bag. Not sure of the exact load but I’m pretty sure it was with Varget.
coleridge
New member
Also for those that think 6-5shot groups are a lot. This is a load development target hammerjack had laying around. There are 41 diferent (5-shot or more) groups on the target plus some “sight-in’s (bottom rt X). I know this won’t count towards the scoring talley but thought it was worth posting. Some of the groups are pretty good, & he took the time to measure all of them for the pic (subtract .243" from #). This was shot with a different gun (bet you can guess the chambering) but still off bi-pods.
