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Cold Bore Shots .224 Valkyrie 18" AR
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<blockquote data-quote="Core781" data-source="post: 1640739" data-attributes="member: 106156"><p>I have been shooting .22LR shooting bulls for a while. The first shot is always way off (1-2moa) at 50 yards: I like to shoot a shot or two into the berm when I compete to warm the barrel and it keeps the shot placement tight within 2mm approx. </p><p></p><p>I'm working on a hunting rifle in .224 Valkyrie I do all the sighting at 100 yards. It's cold bore shot seems to be two moa left one moa down. I use a mil optic so I think in metrics so I'm converting. I'm using the Federal 75g TMJ to work the bugs out of the system. I'm able to shoot sub 1moa five shot groups at 100 yards with this stuff 25% of four sample groups. I'm able to make a cold bore shot right into the bull the vast majority of time, but the cartridge produces random flyers which pull out 2moa which is frustrating. I tested at 50 yards and confirmed the same approx 1moa flyers random with perfect trigger break. </p><p></p><p><strong>#1 My question is with premium match grade ammo what should I expect for consistency? #2 I would also like any recommendations for 18" barrel loads from users in .224?</strong> </p><p><strong>#3</strong> <strong>What can I expect for a cold bore deviation at 100 yards, with the premium ammo?</strong> Given the fact that the 75g TMJ shoots sub moa at 100 yards I'm guessing the barrel can do much better. </p><p></p><p>I built the rifle for hunting Whitetail and for longer range defense. I have tested a bunch of lots and some are better than others. I'm using the Federal Fusion, and will be testing some lots soon. I also plan to use Hornady 80-88g ELD Match, but I have a small quantity and need more for testing. I'll probably use Hornady ELD's for deer to prevent meat damage, and Fed. Fusion for bear. I'm open to Fed. Berger OTM and any load that will produce good results in 18" Length and weight is important for me, so I'm trying to keep this compact and light. It's around 10lbs with optic at this point not including cartridges and mag. which is good for me. </p><p></p><p>Thanks in advance. I would really like to hear from folks who shoot 100 yards and their experiences with shooting factory FMJ's versus Match and Hand loads. Also appreciate .224 load recommendations. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Core781, post: 1640739, member: 106156"] I have been shooting .22LR shooting bulls for a while. The first shot is always way off (1-2moa) at 50 yards: I like to shoot a shot or two into the berm when I compete to warm the barrel and it keeps the shot placement tight within 2mm approx. I'm working on a hunting rifle in .224 Valkyrie I do all the sighting at 100 yards. It's cold bore shot seems to be two moa left one moa down. I use a mil optic so I think in metrics so I'm converting. I'm using the Federal 75g TMJ to work the bugs out of the system. I'm able to shoot sub 1moa five shot groups at 100 yards with this stuff 25% of four sample groups. I'm able to make a cold bore shot right into the bull the vast majority of time, but the cartridge produces random flyers which pull out 2moa which is frustrating. I tested at 50 yards and confirmed the same approx 1moa flyers random with perfect trigger break. [B]#1 My question is with premium match grade ammo what should I expect for consistency? #2 I would also like any recommendations for 18" barrel loads from users in .224?[/B] [B]#3[/B] [B]What can I expect for a cold bore deviation at 100 yards, with the premium ammo?[/B] Given the fact that the 75g TMJ shoots sub moa at 100 yards I'm guessing the barrel can do much better. I built the rifle for hunting Whitetail and for longer range defense. I have tested a bunch of lots and some are better than others. I'm using the Federal Fusion, and will be testing some lots soon. I also plan to use Hornady 80-88g ELD Match, but I have a small quantity and need more for testing. I'll probably use Hornady ELD's for deer to prevent meat damage, and Fed. Fusion for bear. I'm open to Fed. Berger OTM and any load that will produce good results in 18" Length and weight is important for me, so I'm trying to keep this compact and light. It's around 10lbs with optic at this point not including cartridges and mag. which is good for me. Thanks in advance. I would really like to hear from folks who shoot 100 yards and their experiences with shooting factory FMJ's versus Match and Hand loads. Also appreciate .224 load recommendations. :) [/QUOTE]
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