SavageScott
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Ok guys, I finally saved up enough $$$ to buy another rig for some long range work. After going insane trying to decide what to buy I went with the Tikka T3x Tac A1 in 6.5 Creedmoor. After having a few Savages that were just shooting "ok" I decided I'd brand-jump...... after all the Tikka T3's that I've had for hunting were excellent shooters so why not....
That was Monday, and today I finally got to the range. Full disclosure--- I don't hand load, I've only been "in the game for longer range stuff for a few years, so I still have a ton to learn......
I almost couldn't believe it, but sighting in the rifle today I pulled-off something that I never thought was possible--- I put 3 bullets through the same d@mn hole (100 YARDS)!!! Then, made the adjustments left and on the next group put 2 bullets through the same hole! Unbelievable! Not bad at all I think! I wanted to stretch out a bit more, but will have to find a longer range for that (I'm in NY and only had an hour anyway). Anyway, I didn't calculate the MOA's on each group but it seems pretty low. Wanted to share the pics as I am REALLY excited and think I made the right choice with the Tikka! I used a couple targets that were left at the range hanging (hey--- they worked!)..... next time I'll buy my own so it will be easier to see the group size. Anyone else seeing this kind of accuracy with the Tac A1?! I don't want to get too excited, but this is definitely encouraging! Think I got my hands on a shooter, folks!
That was Monday, and today I finally got to the range. Full disclosure--- I don't hand load, I've only been "in the game for longer range stuff for a few years, so I still have a ton to learn......
I almost couldn't believe it, but sighting in the rifle today I pulled-off something that I never thought was possible--- I put 3 bullets through the same d@mn hole (100 YARDS)!!! Then, made the adjustments left and on the next group put 2 bullets through the same hole! Unbelievable! Not bad at all I think! I wanted to stretch out a bit more, but will have to find a longer range for that (I'm in NY and only had an hour anyway). Anyway, I didn't calculate the MOA's on each group but it seems pretty low. Wanted to share the pics as I am REALLY excited and think I made the right choice with the Tikka! I used a couple targets that were left at the range hanging (hey--- they worked!)..... next time I'll buy my own so it will be easier to see the group size. Anyone else seeing this kind of accuracy with the Tac A1?! I don't want to get too excited, but this is definitely encouraging! Think I got my hands on a shooter, folks!
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