Ohio Gun Guy
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I recently completed my First AR build. It is S&W MP15 lower with a 20" SS Bull barrel, 1:8, (ER Shaw Barrel) wylde chamber. (Bushnell 24 power 40mm scope). I dont have a target trigger in it YET.
I am working on getting set up to hand load, but for now I am shooting 5.56x45 M193 / 55 grain ammunition.
I have taken this to the range now 2 times after getting the rifle sighted in. My best groups are right at 1-1/4" (5 shots at 100yds). Either I or the gun have a quirk where 3 of the five shots will be touching, the other 2 will be touching but 3/4" away from 3 shot group, hence the 1-1/4" groups. I admit I am rusty, most of my other rifles are mil-surps and between the ammo and rifle typically shoot anywhere between 2"-4" at 100 yards. I am shooting from the bi-pod on the floated hand guard, with a rear sand bag rest, typically from the prone position.
The Questions:
1. What is the best group you have gotten using M193 ammo?
2. How do I better test my set up...?
3. Am I doing about as well as possible with the standard trigger and surplus ammo? (Was really wanting to break the 1 MOA barrier)
P.S. - I see why these are addicting. I'm having more fun whith this rifle than I have had in quite a while.... It's still fun to pack the WASR and blast dirt clods on the backstop while waiting for the break to go check targets
I am working on getting set up to hand load, but for now I am shooting 5.56x45 M193 / 55 grain ammunition.
I have taken this to the range now 2 times after getting the rifle sighted in. My best groups are right at 1-1/4" (5 shots at 100yds). Either I or the gun have a quirk where 3 of the five shots will be touching, the other 2 will be touching but 3/4" away from 3 shot group, hence the 1-1/4" groups. I admit I am rusty, most of my other rifles are mil-surps and between the ammo and rifle typically shoot anywhere between 2"-4" at 100 yards. I am shooting from the bi-pod on the floated hand guard, with a rear sand bag rest, typically from the prone position.
The Questions:
1. What is the best group you have gotten using M193 ammo?
2. How do I better test my set up...?
3. Am I doing about as well as possible with the standard trigger and surplus ammo? (Was really wanting to break the 1 MOA barrier)
P.S. - I see why these are addicting. I'm having more fun whith this rifle than I have had in quite a while.... It's still fun to pack the WASR and blast dirt clods on the backstop while waiting for the break to go check targets