what kind of groups can you get from factory ammo with this rifle?
After you load and fire a few hundred, buy a box of good quality factory ammo and see if the groups are comparable, if so youre doing great.I'm not the best shot, that's just about the best 5 shot group I've ever achieved, now that I'm reloading I've found that I shoot allot more so I'm hoping that my shooting improves
The Grand Slam is not noted for its match grade accuracy, though. A damn fine big game bullet, but nobody goes looking for ultimate accuracy loading the Grand Slam. If you want to find the true accuracy potential for your Savage, I suggest you work with the 140 gr. Sierra Match Kings or the Berger 140 gr. Hunting bullets. I am betting your Savages will do significantly better!With my three 270's (stock Savage rifles) I can often shoot a 5 shot group that a quarter will just hide using 130 grain Sierra Grand Slams at 100 YDS. I bet your rifle is more accurate than this. Most 270's are, but so far you are off to a good start.