Did some shootin' today

[Caleb]

Figured I needed some stress relief after a busy work week. So, I hit the Sheriff's range for some 100yd shooting. I took the Rem 700 and some ZQI 7.62 147g FMJ as well as some Fed GMM 168g BTHPs. The current scope riding up top is a Redfield Battlezone 3-9x42 till I get my other scope issue resolved or I get a different one. The Redfield worked great tho.

Here's the rifle and scope waiting to go Hot. Does she look familiar? :D

http://i.imgur.com/p35klIE.jpg

Here is the best group from the ZQI 7.62 Walmart ammo (most groups were very similar, consistent). Ignore the x'd out holes, they are over lap shots from another target placed on top of this one.

http://i.imgur.com/ZWpW5Rn.jpg

Once I got the barrel warm and fouled up (20 rounds or so), I switched to the Fed GMM 168g BTHP's Here are the results...

http://i.imgur.com/7kYxONc.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ToakkzN.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/X18uHGg.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/7aEibss.jpg?1

BOOM SHAKA-LAKA!!!!

http://i.imgur.com/jgkRlxh.jpg

That half minute group was shot second or third as I worked my way around the target. I am stoked to see this kind of accuracy! nanner All were five shot groups at 100yds with light to 0 wind in a 90+/- deg, partly cloudy day.

My shoulder felt like mush after 45-50rds so, I called it a day. Definitely need to ad a better butt pad to the stock (I know, I know.....wuss). The rifle performed flawlessly and the bolt was smooth as butta. The clarity at 9x wasn't the best but, doable. Can't wait to put better glass on this bad boy. I will be using the Redfield for my AR Precision build.

Thanks for looking. All comments welcomed as usual.

[Riverpigusmc]

lookin good cockroach. Keep it up and you'll be a rifleman

[skosh69]

Congrats roach boy, nice shooting.

One question....why are there powder burns on the targets????? Hehehehehe

[Lonestar grips.]

nice shootin buddy!

[Caleb]

Congrats roach boy, nice shooting.

One question....why are there powder burns on the targets????? Hehehehehe

Shhhhhhhhhhh......!:mad:

[Lonestar grips.]

Is that the Rifle Michael was selling?

[Caleb]

Is that the Rifle Michael was selling?

Yes, it is Zane.

[TLE2]

Did something happen to the Leupold scope?

[Caleb]

Did something happen to the Leupold scope?

No, just wanted something more "tactical ". :D With easier adjustments.

I think I'll put the leupold on something else.

[jmlutz]

Nice work!

[edgehill]

Very nice. That gun is a pleasure to shoot. I may have to get one.


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[sdmc530]

Nice looks like a great time

[Caleb]

Thanks everyone, it was relaxing and a blast. Love the smell of burnt powder.

[milkmanjoe]

We can fix that...LOLOLOL/\......good shootin'

[pitor]

Very nice shooting Caleb. Fantastic rifle.

I'M IN LOL

[ronpaul50]

Good shooting.

[brownie]

Looks close enough for govt work to me lol

[girphoto]

Thanks everyone, it was relaxing and a blast. Love the smell of burnt powder.



Howdy
Guess I am a little late to the party.

Busy work schedule for me the next year or so (Political, Music, Fashion and of course Glock's)

Anyway, very nice shooting (did you go to 20 mile Bend) and I think what you need is an adjustable butt pad with shock absorb. and have the stock measured, cut and the butt installed ( I have to do this with my shotguns and rifle).

A very nice piece... What scope are you changing and putting on it?

[Caleb]

Howdy
Guess I am a little late to the party.

Busy work schedule for me the next year or so (Political, Music, Fashion and of course Glock's)

Anyway, very nice shooting (did you go to 20 mile Bend) and I think what you need is an adjustable butt pad with shock absorb. and have the stock measured, cut and the butt installed ( I have to do this with my shotguns and rifle).

A very nice piece... What scope are you changing and putting on it?

Thanks. Yes, it was at 20 mile bend PBSO range.

An adjustable butt pad would be great. Is that something that can be added to a plastic (for lack of a better word ) stock?

As far as scopes goes, I'm looking at either the SWFA SS 10X or the Vortex Viper HS-T. Bttbbob recommended the Mueller APT 4.5-14x40 scope as a "beginners to long range " scope. It seems of great quality to $$ and can't wait to try it out. This scope came with the wrong elevation turret cap on it but, Mueller is sending me the correct one. Once I can save up for a higher quality glass, I'll upgrade. This should suffice for now. Don't get me wrong, the Redfield is nice and I'll use it one one of my ARs.

[girphoto]

Thanks. Yes, it was at 20 mile bend PBSO range.

An adjustable butt pad would be great. Is that something that can be added to a plastic (for lack of a better word ) stock?

As far as scopes goes, I'm looking at either the SWFA SS 10X or the Vortex Viper HS-T. Bttbbob recommended the Mueller APT 4.5-14x40 scope as a "beginners to long range " scope. It seems of great quality to $$ and can't wait to try it out. This scope came with the wrong elevation turret cap on it but, Mueller is sending me the correct one. Once I can save up for a higher quality glass, I'll upgrade. This should suffice for now. Don't get me wrong, the Redfield is nice and I'll use it one one of my ARs.


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..........

GaryR

[Caleb]

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..........

GaryR

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

http://i.imgur.com/Evq2r8j.jpg

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...

http://i.imgur.com/67NevDv.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/59IAajy.jpg?1

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

[skosh69]

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

[Caleb]

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]

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.

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.