This is my first post on this forum. I've been loading for a long time and I'm on all the facebook shooting pages but from what I've seen this site probably has the best information. I know and understand the process of loading good accurate loads. This question is really relative and the answers vary a lot. I have a Remington 700 action that has been blueprinted with a 26" Shilen that was installed by a good smith. It is chambered in 22-250. I have a Timney trigger and the thing is bedded and sits in a Bell and Carlson Medalist stock with a VX III Leupold 6.5x20x50mm scope. Its a hunting rifle that I just enjoy shooting. The guy that did the work shoots competitively and has trophy's all over his shop so he must know something. Anyway, I have a 100 yard range in my backyard so I shoot ALOT. I farm and have close access where I shoot long range as well. My question is where would you stop in terms of five shot groups at 100? What would you settle with in terms of group size with this setup. I know everyone's rifle shoots in the "same hole" but I've never had one that would if you know what I mean. The reason I'm asking is I shoot a lot and know that barrel life plays a factor. Right now I'm shooting in the .3's consistently but there are a couple things left I can do. What do you think? Thanks........
What would you be satisfied with in this type of rifle in terms of group size?
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AckleymanII
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Shoot 3 shot groups, saves barrel life, you are shooting for fun anyway.
I do that a lot but people give me a hard time about not shooting five...lol I've shot some tiny 3 shot groups, in the .1's but not all the time...
My best 3 shot so far...
AckleymanII
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That is a shoot'en mamma Jamma!!!!
think I'd be satisfied !!! KermitMy best 3 shot so far...
I have a good pedestal and bags on a bench I built.....
They call it the Varmint contour....https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...50-remington-1-in-14-twist-varmint-contour-26
the combo you have is fine, should with loads worked up, and decent bullets ( you did not mention what bullets you shoot or the twist you have) get in the .200 / /100's on occasion no problem with my 13 twist a hart 16 inch
h414 at 3725 with 55 sierra blitz king
try that with a ladder up to that velocity, but your twist may be a ??,
Bob
h414 at 3725 with 55 sierra blitz king
try that with a ladder up to that velocity, but your twist may be a ??,
Bob
I got a 14 twist..Shoot mostly 50-55's, which is all it will shoot anyway. Got some Sierra Blitzkings, Hornady Match, Berger, Berry, Nosler, etc. Tried a few powders and it seems to like H380 the best and the regular old Nosler Ballistic tips groups as good as the match bullets I've tried....
One of the reasons I asked this question is I hear about all these factory rifles shooting under a half inch and I just think they are few and far between. I know that many guys shoot a 1/4" group one time and so they think they have a 1/4" rifle. I don't think that way. If I have a 1/4" rifle I should be able to take you out to the range and show you at any time but that is just my opinion....
Pic of my rifle...Has a Vortex on it that I didn't like and sold...Also, never use the bipod, just had it on there for a good pic........
Thinking about some Lapua Brass and play with the powder/bullet combo's a little more. Really trying to get down to consistent 1/4" five shot groups but may not make it......
Then I believe that build should be capable of maintaining that accuracy with 5-shots. Realistically 5 shot groups in the .3's and .4's should be realized with good condition reading and tuning skills. It usually takes an agg of 0.150" to .0.190" ( average of five-five shot groups) shot by the best 100 yard shooters on the planet,using the best equipment money can buy to win a typical BR match tournament these days. One thing to remember, you get to pick the conditions you shoot in...in BR, you are forced to shoot when the match is scheduled -regardless of forecasted conditions.
Yeah, I was thinking about some wind flags. I was told on another site it was a dumb idea since the 22-250 is so fast. The ballistic calculators say otherwise and I know better. That's why I joined this forum...
If you shot those groups without flags, then you have a backyard range Tony Boyer calls a "honeyhole" If you want to keep your varmint kill count high , I'd suggest windflags in order to learn how to recognize and cope with conditions.
My range does have trees all around it so that probably helps. I have shot it out to 700 but it has to be calm. I know a faster twist/heavier bullets would be better. Anyway, I did shoot a Copenhagen can 3 times in a row at 400 and shot a 1.280" 3 shot at the same distance. I called it luck on the small group though.....
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