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<blockquote data-quote="B-LOT Banga" data-source="post: 1677880" data-attributes="member: 106734"><p>I've got a fieldcraft in 30-06... I wish I went with a 6.5x55 that light rifle stings a little after 10 shots. I've shot 20 shots cleaning after each shot with 3 different rifles so each shots was about 3 minutes apart while breaking the barrels in. Cheap federal loads with 20 shots being about 3" after the initial sight in with front and rear bags. But it could be shooter error because after 10 shots it started stinging. </p><p></p><p>Fast forward I've recruited a bunch of friends to help me finish the second box for a total of 40 shots to break in. Still around 2.5" not much better than my first outing. </p><p></p><p>Fast forward again I made some handloads testing 5 different bullets, same weight 165 grains, starting load of 57 grains IMR 4350. </p><p></p><p>Shot off a lead sled with 25# of lead shot @ 104 yds to save my shoulder, calm day, overcast but very humid. </p><p></p><p>First batch</p><p>1) Hornady SST .78" 3 shot</p><p>2) Nosler ACCU .92" 3 shot</p><p>3) Sierra GK .55" 3 shot</p><p>4) Berger VLD 1.1" 3 shot</p><p>5) Swift Scirocco .20" 3 shot</p><p></p><p>Second batch</p><p>1) Hornady SST .82" 3 shot</p><p>2) Nosler ACCU .77" 3 shot</p><p>3) Sierra GK .52" 3 shot</p><p>4) Berger VLD .99" 3 shot</p><p>5) Swift Scirocco .17" 3 shot</p><p></p><p>I stopped after the second batch as I see no reason to test anymore. I made a bunch of the Swift Scirocco II and tested for groups at 300 yds with a 200 yd zero. After the initial break in and cleaning after each shot I copper cleaned the barrel and it was copper free in under 20 patches. To say the truth I suck at shooting longer distances but it's a working progress. My groups at 300 is below....</p><p></p><p>Group 1 - 2.73" 3 shot</p><p>Group 2 - 2.08" 3 shot </p><p>Group 3 - 1.68" 3 shot</p><p>Group 4 - 1.83" 4 shot (I didn't count the flyer)</p><p> </p><p>It seams like the gun is getting better as the round count goes up. I did however notice if fired in a row the 3rd shot is the one that breaks away as the 1st and 2nd shots usually are touching or one ragged hole. Without cooling the 4th and 5th will definitely start flying. I believe this is a 1-2 shot hunting rifle. Maybe there are some tricks that experienced shooters have to help keep the flyers to a minimum but I don't know. If there is a way I would like to hear about it. I haven't used a chronograph yet as I'm more concerned about accuracy. I'm really liking this rifle, I'm really interested in a 6.5x55 or a 7mm-08.... I'm not a fan of the 6.5 CM anymore. </p><p></p><p>Good luck with your rifle, I hope my experience will help you get yours shooting great!! </p><p></p><p>Aloha</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="B-LOT Banga, post: 1677880, member: 106734"] I’ve got a fieldcraft in 30-06... I wish I went with a 6.5x55 that light rifle stings a little after 10 shots. I’ve shot 20 shots cleaning after each shot with 3 different rifles so each shots was about 3 minutes apart while breaking the barrels in. Cheap federal loads with 20 shots being about 3” after the initial sight in with front and rear bags. But it could be shooter error because after 10 shots it started stinging. Fast forward I’ve recruited a bunch of friends to help me finish the second box for a total of 40 shots to break in. Still around 2.5” not much better than my first outing. Fast forward again I made some handloads testing 5 different bullets, same weight 165 grains, starting load of 57 grains IMR 4350. Shot off a lead sled with 25# of lead shot @ 104 yds to save my shoulder, calm day, overcast but very humid. First batch 1) Hornady SST .78” 3 shot 2) Nosler ACCU .92” 3 shot 3) Sierra GK .55” 3 shot 4) Berger VLD 1.1” 3 shot 5) Swift Scirocco .20” 3 shot Second batch 1) Hornady SST .82” 3 shot 2) Nosler ACCU .77” 3 shot 3) Sierra GK .52” 3 shot 4) Berger VLD .99” 3 shot 5) Swift Scirocco .17” 3 shot I stopped after the second batch as I see no reason to test anymore. I made a bunch of the Swift Scirocco II and tested for groups at 300 yds with a 200 yd zero. After the initial break in and cleaning after each shot I copper cleaned the barrel and it was copper free in under 20 patches. To say the truth I suck at shooting longer distances but it’s a working progress. My groups at 300 is below.... Group 1 - 2.73” 3 shot Group 2 - 2.08” 3 shot Group 3 - 1.68” 3 shot Group 4 - 1.83” 4 shot (I didn’t count the flyer) It seams like the gun is getting better as the round count goes up. I did however notice if fired in a row the 3rd shot is the one that breaks away as the 1st and 2nd shots usually are touching or one ragged hole. Without cooling the 4th and 5th will definitely start flying. I believe this is a 1-2 shot hunting rifle. Maybe there are some tricks that experienced shooters have to help keep the flyers to a minimum but I don’t know. If there is a way I would like to hear about it. I haven’t used a chronograph yet as I’m more concerned about accuracy. I’m really liking this rifle, I’m really interested in a 6.5x55 or a 7mm-08.... I’m not a fan of the 6.5 CM anymore. Good luck with your rifle, I hope my experience will help you get yours shooting great!! Aloha [/QUOTE]
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