McGowan barrel, MOA Maximum SP & Bergers=Great Combo

Ernie · #1 09-22-2008, 11:36 PM

Today I went to check some drops to be ready for a group handgun antelope hunt outside of Casper.
I shot my son's MOA Maximum specialty pistol for the first time beyond 200 yards.
I shot @ 500 yards today with the MOA chambered for the 6mm-6.5x47 Lapua off of a bi-pod (no sighters, just dialed and made these three shots), 3-shots 1.25 inches.
I am a happy camper.
Barrel is a SS McGowen 1-7 twist with one of Rich Mertz's new muzzle brake designs.
MV is 2790 with 105 Berger VLD's, powder is H-4350, Federal small rifle match primers. Scope is the Leupy VX-III 8.5-25 LR/T!
I think I am ready for the antelope hunt

There was a thread earlier on how accurate McGowen barrels are--I would say pretty good!

I was by myself today and in a hurry, but here is a pic of my MOA (falling block action) with a different barrel & optic

zuba · #2 09-23-2008, 04:40 PM

Very Nice Ernie. I really like those MOA's. Hopefully we get there early enough I can show you my Savage Target Action SP in all Its glory...

yotefever · #3 09-24-2008, 12:35 AM

Nice shooter you have there Ernie. Looking forward to seeing it in action on Saturday. Is Erik hunting this year with the group?

Mike

Ernie · #4 09-24-2008, 04:01 PM

Erik won't be with us in Casper, but he will hunt for his buck with me outside of Gillette. Our season here starts the 1st of Oct.

Here is a pic of the MOA in its current set-up, as when I shot earlier this week at 500 yards:

sams57 · #5 09-24-2008, 05:23 PM

very nice ernie, best wishes on the hunt.

Ernie · #6 09-24-2008, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zuba

Very Nice Ernie. I really like those MOA's. Hopefully we get there early enough I can show you my Savage Target Action SP in all Its glory...

Matt,
I am looking forward to seeing and shooting it!

Ernie · #7 09-24-2008, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sams57

very nice ernie, best wishes on the hunt.

Thanks, I appreciate it.
I just have a doe tag for the area I will be hunting this week.
I am going to be spending time with a group of 20+ specialty handgun hunters, so I know it will be a success. I am going more for the socialization and helping others than I am for myself.
I can easily pop a doe or a buck here locally when I want.
But I do have a bachelor buck scoped out locally