Took Stockade 7WSM to the range

[RockZ]

Just recieved my 7WSM from Kevin.
Timed and trued long action
Sharpshooter supply trigger
Woodchuck stock, bedded
Aluminum tensioned barrel w/ stockade muzzle brake
All work done by Kevin.

Did some workups at 100yds to get a feel for how it shoots and do some seating depth tests.
The 168 Bergers and 175SMK's grouped well so I loaded three different loads with each bullet ,H1000 67.5gr ,68.5gr,69.5gr and shot a round robin ladder at 565yds.

The 168 Bergers shot the 67.5gr load into a nice 2.5" 3 shot group and the 175 SMK's shot the 69.5gr load into beautiful 1.22" group- both at 565yds.



I haven't even tweaked the loads yet, but to say I am happy with the results would be an understatement!

I think if I shoot the Bergers at about 70.2gr it will hit the same node as the 175gr Sierra load.
I'm also going to try the 162 AMAX

 

[ICANHITHIMMAN]

Congrats on the new rig! But man did you screw up the post you forgot the rifle pics.

 

[AJ Peacock]

Nice shooting, why did you cover up those other holes with that dang quarter

AJ

 

[RockZ]

Rifle pic posted.

 

[cuernos1]

I just sent Kevin my old Savage for a complete makeover.. being changed to 7WSM, new barrel, etc... can't wait for it to come home. Like the pic of the target.. Have you had time to shoot again??

I would like to see what else it could do for grouping .. that was a sweet group @500+..

De Opresso Liber

 

[RockZ]

Kevin does good work. I hope to get out in a week or so.
I've loaded more rounds of that load with the 175smk's.
I'm also trying some different loads with the 168vld's and 162 amax.

 

[RockZ]

I've been out to the range a few more times and have always shot 1/2 moa or less at 565.
This rifle is a shooter.
First shot, cold bore no sighters drilled a 3" steel swinging gong at 565yds.
I'll be taking this baby out to wyoming at the end of the month on an antelope hunt.

 

[MontanaRifleman]

That is one good shootin rig! Congrats

-MR

 

[HUAINAMACHERO]

Those groups at that distance say a lot. Congratulations.
Nice great shooting rig!!!

 

[RockZ]

The rifle worked out well on the antelope hunt. In 30mph winds I shot one at 580yds and one at 410yds. Both dropped in their tracks.

 

[MontanaRifleman]

Congrats and wow! Thats' about 8-9 MOA wind correction the 580 shot. I passed on some cow elk @ 600 yds in about the same wind with a 300 RUM. I'll have to get out on some windy days and practice.

Well done,

Mark

 

[RockZ]

Actually the 580 yd shot had a 20mph component, but the 410yd shot had a full 30mph wind.

 

[MontanaRifleman]

Still good shooting.

 

[Chas1]

Nice rig and outstanding shooting. Congratulations