Pics of targets? So basically 1 inch groups with more than 3 shots? I assume you were at 100 yards with these? Mine loves 143gr Hornady Precision Hunter and I have 80 reloads worked up for the next time I get to the range.
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Ruger precision rifle - Do I really want one?
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Yes 100 yards. One inch groups but cleaning after every round and the wind I really just used today to shake down these loads and the rifle. Only drawback is I was shooting my 308 Remmy also and the ammo is so close you need to be careful. I only load what I'm shooting and close the box but I can easily see someone making a mistake.
I plan on zeroing the scope tonight and see what the weather holds for tomorrow. Gotta build a target stand or two also.
What powder are you using? H4350?
I plan on zeroing the scope tonight and see what the weather holds for tomorrow. Gotta build a target stand or two also.
What powder are you using? H4350?
Yes, H4350 and BR-2 primers.
Mine likes the factory loads best, but hope to better my best results of .473 MOA @ 100 yards.
Mine likes the factory loads best, but hope to better my best results of .473 MOA @ 100 yards.
Was the .473 with factory ammo?
Yep, haven't been able to beat that yet. my previous loads were with 140 HPBT, and 142 SMK, but they did not beat the factory loads.
Looks like I need to find some factory ammo for comparison. Looks like rain tomorrow.............darnit
I want one.
I want one that allows the buttstock to fold. I want a 7 lb. rifle give or take and I want it in .308.
Who's gonna be first? Ruger or Savage?
I want one that allows the buttstock to fold. I want a 7 lb. rifle give or take and I want it in .308.
Who's gonna be first? Ruger or Savage?
Unless it's the RPR, go Savage. Unless, of course, you want to bring the Remington 700 in on this.
https://www.remington.com/rifles/bolt-action/model-700/model-700-sps-tactical-aac-sd
About $650 for a half minute rifle.
http://www.ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/specSheets/18004.html
The RPR stock folds to the left.
But you're balking over an additional 2.8 lbs? I guess you could cut some weight off of the folding stock and forearm and maybe get close? But you would prolly lose the folding feature in the process.
I'm guessing the majority of the weight is in the bolt, barrel, and receiver...and if you reduce the weight of the barrel I'm guessing the accuracy will suffer.
Maybe someone's listening?
Not saying it can't be achieved - but to find one in the $1,200 range might be stretching it.
