1,000 yd "F" class target & gun.

[308 nate]

1,000 yd \"F\" class target & gun.

Thought I would share a picture of my first 20-shot, 1,000 yd group. I shot this group several weeks ago.I happened to get the first relay of the morning and then went straight to the pit so I was able to get this pic. before anyone else shot at this target. I scored a 199-15 and shot two other matches the same day. The second match I shot a 200-13 and the third match I shot a 199-13,took first in all three.I took second in the combined 2-day,5 match shoot.This is way too much fun! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Had this picture sittin' on my desktop and had to share.Hope you enjoy. Oh yes only a bi-pod was used on all 5 matches /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

( I put the first pic.in coral draw and highlighted hits to make it easier to see.)


This is the actual photo with one sighter in the "10"

 

[Shawn Carlock]

Re: 1,000 yd \"F\" class target & gun.

Nicely done. It is true long range shooting is the most fun you can have wit your clothes on.

 

[bailey1474]

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Excellent shooting!! What caliber did you use? One of these days I'd like to try a match or two. I doubt if I'll fair quite that well though.

 

[308 nate]

Re: 1,000 yd \"F\" class target & gun.

Bill bailey,
I was using a 260AI with Lapua brass, and 142 SMK with 46 gr.of H4831SC for the last three matches which I placd first. The first two matches I was having inconsistant ammo with some new loads I tried,Then on the second match I had a 2 MOA point of impact change,which cost me a few ponts.I was hitting in the X and then all of a sudden one went 20" high! I thought I did someting wrong so I launched another one with the same aiming point and it was right next to the previous one,so I took off 2 min. and the next three went in the X,and the 4th one landed 20" low! so I put on 2 min.and finished the match.
That night I pulled the scope checked all the base and ring screws and put a different scope on and loaded up the 142 SMK's and found out I could shoot /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif 60 rounds at 1,000 yds. loosing two points in the nine. The first place compedator was shooting a 6mm dasher,belly bench rest and did some really fine shooting.
Well, here is a few pixs of the gun.

 

[sewwhat89]

Re: 1,000 yd \"F\" class target & gun.

Nice looking rig! Nice coloration on the stock!

What velocity do you get with those loads?

 

[Buffalobob]

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Very nice gun. Who built it?

 

[terry perkins]

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I was having similar problems as you, occasional shifts or individual bullets out of the groups. Did you ever figure out the the problem?

Terry Perkins

 

[308 nate]

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What velocity do you get with those loads?

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I did not get a chance to Chrony the loads as it was after dark by the time I got the new scope on. I had to zero in the new scope by shining my headlight on the target.I guessed velocity to be around 2900 FPS. So I entered the info in my balistic program ,and loaded up the rest of the rounds for the match.Then the next morning, my first sighter was almost perfect elevation, but I had to put on 2 more min of windage.My third shot was for score and I haven't shot the gun since. I will get out and crony them as soon as I can. I have been crazy busy and haven't hardly shot my guns in a month.

308nate

 

[308 nate]

Re: 1,000 yd \"F\" class target & gun.

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Very nice gun. Who built it?

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Thank you!.
I am a part time gunsmith and Take pride in building long range rifles for myself and others...so I guess to answer your question, Me /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
308nate

 

[308 nate]

Re: 1,000 yd \"F\" class target & gun.

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Did you ever figure out the the problem?


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I am suspecting it was my scope,
but have not had a chance to verify, I changed loads,scope and re-torqued all screws.
I did not want to waste another day at the match, so I went over everything It could have been.
I was trying some new bullets and never could get them to shoot to my satisfaction,so I knew I was dealing with an inconsistant ammo problem, but I believe the 2 MOA was something mechanical, as it moved on me and then moved back the exact amount,But I'm open to any suggestions.
FWIW,
308nate
p.s I'll let you know when I put the scope to the test if it was in fact the problem.