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Rookie W/ First Rifle seeking advice.
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<blockquote data-quote="roaddog1m" data-source="post: 369942" data-attributes="member: 21260"><p>Roy hit everything but I do have to agree with Catfish. I'd wait and see how it groups before I'd start making any changes. I have factory rifles that shoot my handloads at a 1/2 inch without anything done at all. If it just isn't grouping well, ( 1.5 inch @ 100ys with factory loads) Then I'd start getting after it. </p><p></p><p>The 115 grain bullets are a bit heavy, if I remember right, you have a 10 twist barrel. I don't think it's going to stabilize that long bullet very well. You're optimum weight will be somewhere around 80 to 90 grains. </p><p></p><p>Yep 1000yds after you get your feet under you. Living in TX you should have plenty of room to set up targets and log bullet drops. </p><p></p><p>Make sure that your scope is mounted properly. Even guys who have had a lot of years of shooting seem to have trouble getting that right. Secure your rifle in a rest and make sure that it is level. (use a level) After that you can remount your scope placing a level on the top scope turret. Having a properly mounted scope will become more and more important as you stretch out our legs. </p><p></p><p>.243 is not a barrel burner it should last a long time. Just don't just blast 15rds off. It's like drinking beer, you can drink all night if you only have one an hour. Like Roy said, fire three then check, tape and record and make corrections.</p><p></p><p>Good luck,</p><p>Tom</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="roaddog1m, post: 369942, member: 21260"] Roy hit everything but I do have to agree with Catfish. I'd wait and see how it groups before I'd start making any changes. I have factory rifles that shoot my handloads at a 1/2 inch without anything done at all. If it just isn't grouping well, ( 1.5 inch @ 100ys with factory loads) Then I'd start getting after it. The 115 grain bullets are a bit heavy, if I remember right, you have a 10 twist barrel. I don't think it's going to stabilize that long bullet very well. You're optimum weight will be somewhere around 80 to 90 grains. Yep 1000yds after you get your feet under you. Living in TX you should have plenty of room to set up targets and log bullet drops. Make sure that your scope is mounted properly. Even guys who have had a lot of years of shooting seem to have trouble getting that right. Secure your rifle in a rest and make sure that it is level. (use a level) After that you can remount your scope placing a level on the top scope turret. Having a properly mounted scope will become more and more important as you stretch out our legs. .243 is not a barrel burner it should last a long time. Just don't just blast 15rds off. It's like drinking beer, you can drink all night if you only have one an hour. Like Roy said, fire three then check, tape and record and make corrections. Good luck, Tom [/QUOTE]
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