Pig sent me some ammo to try......
 

So, I took the Rem700 out to our local Sheriff's range Sat morning. He had sent me some 1980's Lake City stuff he had left over and a handful of 168 grain Black Hills Match .308. I set up at the 50yd to get my zero or hold for these two cartridges. Then, I fouled the barrel with some 147gr ball. Then shot a couple of each to get close. Once I knew where they hit, I moved to the 100yd lanes. First was the Black hills. I only had a handful so, I tried my best to get sub moa (knowing this stuff is accurate and that the rifle likes 168gr). As you will see in the pics, it shot pretty well. I moved on to the Lake City stuff (not sure if it is surplus or match or what grain bullet). This one did ok but, not as well as the BHM. *I have to put a disclaimer that I was not on my game this day. (excuse alert!) I have a pinched nerve in my back that makes my whole left arm go numb if my arm extends past my chest. I could only do two shots before this happened and my upper body started to shake a bit.* You will see "Flyers" on the targets as a result. According to pig, it is still minute of man so, I did well...lol. Anyhow, here are two targets I snapped pics of. The other two had similar results so, no pics. I will give the Lake City another go another time as I did not shoot all of it.

I want to thank Mike for sending me this ammo to try, it was a nice gesture. Plus, the brass will be excellent for reloading (if I ever get to that).

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PS: In case anyone wants to know. The temp was 83deg... 68% hum....10mph NE wind......warm barrel for all shots

I know this ammo and rifle can produce a lot better results. To be honest, I'm not happy with these targets. :mad:

Human heart is about 4" across. The Black Hills match was loaded for benchrest shooting. Tha Lake City was loaded for CONSISTANCY across lot numbers so snipers could keep the same dope on the scope and expect the same POI at given ranges. Ya done good with a crosswind

Hey Caleb, first off when sight in new gun, shoot 3 shots and clean barrel, and shoot 3 more repeat,


Clyde

And a noggin about double that. I concur, good shooting.

yeah, that is fine shooting. That is plenty good to put down a scum bag....

It's not new, doc. It's already been broken in. I'll keep that in mind for the SPR, thanks.

Thanks guys! I guess I was expecting one ragged hole. :D

Good shootin' in my book...Human torso at 100 yards is all I need, everything else is gravy.

Not bad! The pics the pics the pics

Thats a pretty good group for 1000yds.

What pics? I don't see no stinkin' pics! :D

This is true!!!

Good job roach!

Exactly right! Most people tend to think that sniping is about head shots. That's only for hostage situations, which are rare.
Best not to try that beyond a 100 yards.

Decent groups. Would certainly get the job done.
May I ask what type of optic if any were you using?
What kind of Remington 700, a HB target gun or hunting model with shorter barrel?

Yup. MOD. (Minute Of Dead)

^this. We went for upper center mass, put the target down then move to the next target if needed. If he bit the big one in the process, so much the better

700 Milspec 5r. Bull barrel with 11-1 twist rate. Optic is a Vortex Viper HS-T 6-24x50. Harris bipod and rear sand bag. Benched. Timney trigger pulling 2#s, jeweled bolt...buttery smooth, HS Precision stock.

Shoots .75 moa average with 168gr FGMM

That would be a hell of a shot at 1000. Best I did was a 6" group at 800 :p

Plus I never been scared by a little red circle with rings around it.

Great gift pig and that's some good shooting roach, don't be so hard on yourself, especially with a pinched nerve dude.