1,000 yard groups

[450AK]

I'm just curious what you guys think decent size groups are at a thousand yards would be from a varmint rifle. I'm usually shooting from a bench or prone with a bipod up front and a rear bag or a monopod in the back. Just kind of wonder what you guys consider a respectable group size.

 

[DngBat7]

I'm just curious what you guys think decent size groups are at a thousand yards would be from a varmint rifle. I'm usually shooting from a bench or prone with a bipod up front and a rear bag or a monopod in the back. Just kind of wonder what you guys consider a respectable group size.

Just curious, what’s the caliber? Caliber, barrel length and bullet weight will decide.

 

[450AK]

I have quite a few different combinations, but the one I've been shooting the most lately is a 6.5 Creedmoor, pushing a 147 grain ELDm at 2700.

 

[Jet]

Tough question to answer since conditions, your load development process, your gun handling skills, etc all need to be factored in. With that said, if I was shooting a 6.5 Creedmoor in a tuned varmint rifle off a bipod at 1K I would hope to be able to put down 8"- 10" 5 shot groups. Assuming this is with a factory action/barrel.

Good Shooting

Rich

 

[450AK]

I know there's a ton of different variables and it's a general question but assuming you have an accurate rifle and tuned handloads. It's more of a human error, shooting position question more than anything else. I know my rifle is accurate, it will shoot bug holes.

 

[watercam]

Go find out!
There is a world of difference between groups at 100-300 yds., 600 yds. and 1000. Loads that are great at short range can easily fall apart past 300. Find a range and work your way out.

 

[450AK]

Go find out!
There is a world of difference between groups at 100-300 yds., 600 yds. and 1000. Loads that are great at short range can easily fall apart past 300. Find a range and work your way out.

LOL. I know what my gun shoots. That's not the question I asked. I shoot at a grand twice a week. But I usually shoot by myself and I'm looking for comparisons.

 

[dkhunt14]

If it doesn't shoot 5 shots under 10 inches, you need a new bullet, Load or gun. Matt

 

[alf]

I'm just curious what you guys think decent size groups are at a thousand yards would be from a varmint rifle.

Under MOA in good conditions.....

 

[450AK]

Thanks dkhunt14, so MOA or under are reasonable expectations.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Minute of coyote

 

[dickn52]

All this and he finally got an opinion.

 

[Bc'z]

1/3 to 1/2 moa.

 

[450AK]

1/3 to 1/2 moa.

Ive shot a few of those when it's dead calm.

But this is more the norm with wind.

 

[JFrank]

LOL. I know what my gun shoots. That's not the question I asked. I shoot at a grand twice a week. But I usually shoot by myself and I'm looking for comparisons.

I would love to have the opportunity to shoot 1k twice a week! Or any week...

 

[Bc'z]

Ive shot a few of those when it's dead calm.
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But this is more the norm with wind.

Are you using flags

 

[450AK]

I would love to have the opportunity to shoot 1k twice a week! Or any week...

I'm fortunate to live 25 minutes from one of the two thousand yard ranges in Indiana.

 

[450AK]

Are you using flags

Yes sir.

 

[JFrank]

I'm fortunate to live 25 minutes from one of the two thousand yard ranges in Indiana.

Nice ,
I'm jealous

 

[dickn52]

I'm fortunate to live 25 minutes from one of the two thousand yard ranges in Indiana.

Crane?