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30 Cal 240 SMK and 1:10 Twist
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<blockquote data-quote="Jon A" data-source="post: 22505" data-attributes="member: 319"><p>I have shot them and the results are in....</p><p></p><p><strong>EXCELLENT!</strong></p><p></p><p>In fact, they're the most consistantly accurate bullet my rifle has ever fired. Although that isn't really an apples-to-apples comparison because they're the only bullet I've done serious work with since having the rifle rechambered and fixing an inletting problem that it always had as a 300 Win Mag.... Anyway, they shot as well as I could have hoped.</p><p></p><p>I used 99 grains of H870 which pushed them to 2978 over the chronograph on an 85 degree day. Using new Remington cases with no prep (dented necks and all), no tinkering with seating depth (OAL set at 3.60" due to magazine length) or any playing with different powder charges, they averaged .75" for three shot groups at 100 yds.</p><p></p><p>That may not seem all that impressive to the guys here shooting heavy rifles but I have plenty of excuses <img src="http://images/icons/wink.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> . </p><p></p><p>My bench set-up leaves a lot to be desired. The crosshairs wiggling in about a 1/2" circle was as steady as I could get. I really need some decent sandbags or something....</p><p></p><p>Shooting an 8 lb rifle that kicks more than a 375 H&H, with a bruised shoulder and a swollen face that's bleeding from multiple places isn't easy either! <img src="http://images/icons/shocked.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> It definately takes concentration! I was pretty proud of myself after shooting it as well as I did.</p><p></p><p>Not trying to make excuses or anything, just trying to put the results into perspective for you guys. <img src="http://images/icons/grin.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>I was too time constrained (and lazy) to move the bench out to farther distances so I pretty much did all the longer range shooting from sitting position with a Harris Bi-Pod. I was able to shoot a couple MOA groups at 300 and 400 yds, although I was surprized at the group size since I didn't feel that steady. I definately need more practice with the bi-pod. This was the first time I had used one and found I had to modify my shooting positions quite a bit. With more practice I think I could become really good with it.</p><p></p><p>I was easily able to whack my 12" square gong at 500 and 600 every time when there was little wind. I could hit it at 700, but as the wind picked up a bit I was much less consistant--less than 50%. Definately not the rifle's fault, I just need more practice. And, 700 yards is a long friggen ways!</p><p></p><p>Considering that was my first time shooting at such ranges, I'm very happy with the results. I'll feel confident on deer this season at ranges far beyond what I would have passed on before.</p><p></p><p>Oh yeah, the rifle is an A-Bolt with original barrel that probably has over 1000 rounds through it. The only "accurizing mods" are a Moyer's trigger I put in but still could use some fine tuning and attacking the stock with a Dremel tool to give the free-floated barrel LOTS of space.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jon A, post: 22505, member: 319"] I have shot them and the results are in.... [B]EXCELLENT![/B] In fact, they're the most consistantly accurate bullet my rifle has ever fired. Although that isn't really an apples-to-apples comparison because they're the only bullet I've done serious work with since having the rifle rechambered and fixing an inletting problem that it always had as a 300 Win Mag.... Anyway, they shot as well as I could have hoped. I used 99 grains of H870 which pushed them to 2978 over the chronograph on an 85 degree day. Using new Remington cases with no prep (dented necks and all), no tinkering with seating depth (OAL set at 3.60" due to magazine length) or any playing with different powder charges, they averaged .75" for three shot groups at 100 yds. That may not seem all that impressive to the guys here shooting heavy rifles but I have plenty of excuses [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] . My bench set-up leaves a lot to be desired. The crosshairs wiggling in about a 1/2" circle was as steady as I could get. I really need some decent sandbags or something.... Shooting an 8 lb rifle that kicks more than a 375 H&H, with a bruised shoulder and a swollen face that's bleeding from multiple places isn't easy either! [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] It definately takes concentration! I was pretty proud of myself after shooting it as well as I did. Not trying to make excuses or anything, just trying to put the results into perspective for you guys. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] I was too time constrained (and lazy) to move the bench out to farther distances so I pretty much did all the longer range shooting from sitting position with a Harris Bi-Pod. I was able to shoot a couple MOA groups at 300 and 400 yds, although I was surprized at the group size since I didn't feel that steady. I definately need more practice with the bi-pod. This was the first time I had used one and found I had to modify my shooting positions quite a bit. With more practice I think I could become really good with it. I was easily able to whack my 12" square gong at 500 and 600 every time when there was little wind. I could hit it at 700, but as the wind picked up a bit I was much less consistant--less than 50%. Definately not the rifle's fault, I just need more practice. And, 700 yards is a long friggen ways! Considering that was my first time shooting at such ranges, I'm very happy with the results. I'll feel confident on deer this season at ranges far beyond what I would have passed on before. Oh yeah, the rifle is an A-Bolt with original barrel that probably has over 1000 rounds through it. The only "accurizing mods" are a Moyer's trigger I put in but still could use some fine tuning and attacking the stock with a Dremel tool to give the free-floated barrel LOTS of space. [/QUOTE]
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