Redneck with a 40
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I took my .308 out today for some first time medium range shooting. I've been shooting this rifle at 100 and 200 yards and doing pretty well with it, I decided its time to stretch the legs a little.
The Rifle: Remington 700 SPS Tactical with bipod and Nikon 3-9x40 scope.
My Handload's: Nosler 168 grain HPBT, 44.5 grains IMR 4895, Wolf LR Primer, Remington Case, at 2.830" OAL.
I fired 30 rounds today, wind was variable, 5-10 mph crosswind, about 40 degrees. The barrel got warm, but not hot.
Now for the targets.
I had a 300 yard group at 2.75", 4.5", and 5.25". I think the wind was messing with me a little bit.
My two 400 yard groups measured 6" and 3.25".
My last group at 475 yards blew up to 8". Not sure what happened here, my hold was good, it could be the 168 grain bullets gettin' wobbly at that range.
All in all, for my first time out at these ranges, I think I did pretty darn good.
The Rifle: Remington 700 SPS Tactical with bipod and Nikon 3-9x40 scope.
My Handload's: Nosler 168 grain HPBT, 44.5 grains IMR 4895, Wolf LR Primer, Remington Case, at 2.830" OAL.
I fired 30 rounds today, wind was variable, 5-10 mph crosswind, about 40 degrees. The barrel got warm, but not hot.
Now for the targets.
I had a 300 yard group at 2.75", 4.5", and 5.25". I think the wind was messing with me a little bit.
My two 400 yard groups measured 6" and 3.25".
My last group at 475 yards blew up to 8". Not sure what happened here, my hold was good, it could be the 168 grain bullets gettin' wobbly at that range.
All in all, for my first time out at these ranges, I think I did pretty darn good.