Did some shootin' today

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by girphoto

So, I will let you know on the stock.......I have the same problem with the stock on my shotgun that I use for 3-gun. If it works, I will suggest that you do the same...If not, I will be getting a new butt stock for my shotgun. The problem is getting the pistons installed and have them stay in place, especially if the stock is hollow.

As far as the scope goes, I am a big fan of the Vortex (look at optical planet for the best prices)

I will get back to you in a week or so on the Butt..........

Sounds good.

[Caleb]

Took the 700 out for some load testing today. I can say that this was not a good day for the shooter. The rifle did great and so did my loads. But, being under the weather and 85 degrees with no wind takes a toll real quick. I started rushing shots and it shows. Anyways, that's my excuse...LOL..

Temp- 85*
Hum- 80%
Wind- +/-3mph 9'0clock
Bar- 30.10
Clear skies
Range-200yds
Rifle- Rem 700 Milspec .308
Loads- 168gr Nosler BTHP, 4895 & Varget Powders, Fed Brass, Win Primers



All in all, not too bad. But, deffinately can be improved. I still have to test with some 4064 powder loads and see if it shoots better. It's looking like the charge will be fine tuned around 42.0 - 42.5 grains.

Pic of the rifle as it sits...





PS.....All shots were taken prone.

[skosh69]

Good job brother, both on the shooting and the reloading. Great pics too.

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by skosh69

Good job brother, both on the shooting and the reloading. Great pics too.

Thanks brother Ell. I did have three failures to chamber, could not close the bolt. I did not full length resize though, only neck size. I could of sworn these were all fire formed but, a few stragglers could of ended up in the mix.

[Gatorade]

So what has changed from that .5 MOA group? Looks like stock, scope and ammo. Maybe too many changes to know what opened your groups like that. Looks like it is capable of great shooting but with so many changes maybe it would help to go back to the old set up and change one component at a time.

[Gatorade]

Just noticed those were at 200 yards instead of 100 like the .5 MOA. Double the distance could have something to do with it!

What is That rear rest? Is that a gun sock filled with something? I just did some shooting with a front rest for the first time and was happily improved.

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by Gatorade

So what has changed from that .5 MOA group? Looks like stock, scope and ammo. Maybe too many changes to know what opened your groups like that. Looks like it is capable of great shooting but with so many changes maybe it would help to go back to the old set up and change one component at a time.

Originally Posted by Gatorade

Just noticed those were at 200 yards instead of 100 like the .5 MOA. Double the distance could have something to do with it!

What is That rear rest? Is that a gun sock filled with something? I just did some shooting with a front rest for the first time and was happily improved.

Yes it was at 200yds but, the bigger spread was all me. Like I mentioned I a bit under the weather plus the heat, had me rushing shots. The original stock is great but, the lack of a cheek riser and no detachable mag was my reason to try out the magpul hunter stock. Also, I wanted more magnification so, I bought a Vortex HS-T 5-24. The rear "sand" bag is exactly what you said. A gun sick filled with air gun bb's , it works great and is very lightweight. Also, I'm trying different loads and that will open up the group.