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<blockquote data-quote="olympicmotors" data-source="post: 1038736" data-attributes="member: 63459"><p>Today was my first chance I have had to shoot my new accurized Remington 700 from Hill Country Rifles ( 300 wm ). It took several shots to get on the paper then several more to dial it in at 100 yards. I probably shot 15 rounds total to finally get it dialed in, then I moved out to 200 yards ( which is the longest that range offers. ). </p><p></p><p>I shot an honest 2 inch group ( 6 shots with one called flyer ruining the group) at 200 yards. I was shooting off sand bags ( I forgot to bring my ransom rest ) and was not waiting very long between shots ( maybe 2 - 3 minutes maximum. about 55 degrees with strong winds ( maybe 10 - 12 mph ? ). I got this group with Nosler 180 grain accubond factory ammo. ( what Hill Country recommended ). The barrel was probably getting pretty dirty at this time, but really did not seem to be getting hot, just a little warm .</p><p></p><p>I know this is not very good by the standards of what some of you on this forum can do, but this is by far the best I have ever shot . I came away motivated to do better next time. </p><p></p><p>A couple of observations: </p><p></p><p> first, the barrel never got hot, like my Ruger used to do after 5 - 6 shots, it used to get so hot I could not hold it for over a second or two. I would always stop shooting when it got that hot. the Remington is also a 26 inch barrel, the Ruger has a 24 inch. ( both are 300 wm ).</p><p></p><p>second, I think the Remington has a better recoil pad, it did not hurt my sholder like the Ruger does.</p><p></p><p>I am not sure what to try next to improve things, maybe I will try some Hornady ( my Ruger liked it by far the best of anything ). Definitely wait for better weather conditions also. and take my ransom rest next time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="olympicmotors, post: 1038736, member: 63459"] Today was my first chance I have had to shoot my new accurized Remington 700 from Hill Country Rifles ( 300 wm ). It took several shots to get on the paper then several more to dial it in at 100 yards. I probably shot 15 rounds total to finally get it dialed in, then I moved out to 200 yards ( which is the longest that range offers. ). I shot an honest 2 inch group ( 6 shots with one called flyer ruining the group) at 200 yards. I was shooting off sand bags ( I forgot to bring my ransom rest ) and was not waiting very long between shots ( maybe 2 - 3 minutes maximum. about 55 degrees with strong winds ( maybe 10 - 12 mph ? ). I got this group with Nosler 180 grain accubond factory ammo. ( what Hill Country recommended ). The barrel was probably getting pretty dirty at this time, but really did not seem to be getting hot, just a little warm . I know this is not very good by the standards of what some of you on this forum can do, but this is by far the best I have ever shot . I came away motivated to do better next time. A couple of observations: first, the barrel never got hot, like my Ruger used to do after 5 - 6 shots, it used to get so hot I could not hold it for over a second or two. I would always stop shooting when it got that hot. the Remington is also a 26 inch barrel, the Ruger has a 24 inch. ( both are 300 wm ). second, I think the Remington has a better recoil pad, it did not hurt my sholder like the Ruger does. I am not sure what to try next to improve things, maybe I will try some Hornady ( my Ruger liked it by far the best of anything ). Definitely wait for better weather conditions also. and take my ransom rest next time. [/QUOTE]
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