I continue to be impressed by my Ruger Predators. This isn't out of the norm, but I did save a few targets from todays range session. All targets were shot at 200 yards I don't even bother at closer ranges anymore. I tend to tape over bullet holes and reuse targets multiple times, often just taping over holes on targets other shooters leave up. I didn't just pick out the best 3 and tape over the other holes.
First the 308. The 1st 4 shots were in 3/4". I pulled the last shot, which ended up dead center, but opened the group up to about 1 1/2".
Next the 6.5 CM. This is just a shooting machine. This is 2 different loads. Target on the right is 139 gr Scenars, left target is 140 gr Barnes Match Burners. Groups measure 3/4" and 7/8"
This is the most amazing. My $550 Ruger AR pistol with a Leupold 1-4X scope. I zeroed the scope at 50 yards and had been plinking offhand at 25-30 yards with it. I noticed I had a clean target at 200 and decided to see what would happen. I just guessed at the holdover and was pretty shocked to see this 1" 200 yard group. I claim no skill for this. Just my lucky day.
I didn't take the 223 today, but as a rule it is the most accurate. Another 200 yard target shooting Fiocchi factory loads. This is about 1/2". And this is with a 6X fixed power scope.
First the 308. The 1st 4 shots were in 3/4". I pulled the last shot, which ended up dead center, but opened the group up to about 1 1/2".
Next the 6.5 CM. This is just a shooting machine. This is 2 different loads. Target on the right is 139 gr Scenars, left target is 140 gr Barnes Match Burners. Groups measure 3/4" and 7/8"
This is the most amazing. My $550 Ruger AR pistol with a Leupold 1-4X scope. I zeroed the scope at 50 yards and had been plinking offhand at 25-30 yards with it. I noticed I had a clean target at 200 and decided to see what would happen. I just guessed at the holdover and was pretty shocked to see this 1" 200 yard group. I claim no skill for this. Just my lucky day.
I didn't take the 223 today, but as a rule it is the most accurate. Another 200 yard target shooting Fiocchi factory loads. This is about 1/2". And this is with a 6X fixed power scope.