280AI Savage Ultralight with Maven S5, range time and review

[OregonHunter]

Well, break in the weather for Oregon so off to shoot. Got fogged in, so 50 yards was the longest I could shoot, that would be ok since shoot, clean, adjust scope. The maven is wonderful, didn’t get to do then100 yard box, but it tracked to where I needed to get dialed in. it was clearer than my spotter. The gun performed better than expected. really don’t like the bolt compared to a tikka. The spiral cut seems to drag, a smooth bolt would be better. adjusted the trigger and stock. Nice, gun points well and still light enough for packing. Shoot, cool, clean, make adjustments. Finally shot 5 shots in a row 16-21 and they were money. Considering, I just pulled a number mid range for IMR 4831 ( the most powder I have to burn up) and used up some old Speer 160 BT. if this is any indication, it’ll probably be a shooter. I didn’t even bring the chrony since I was just sending lead down range. Can’t wait to do some test loads for the accubonds, eldx and hammers.

 

[Riesel]

I have to ask this, or maybe it's just me. When working up something for one of my hunting rifles and then suddenly everything just comes together. Go out the next morning, fouled cold bore shot and it's on the money. next two just make the hole bigger. Then it's different powders, different bullets, etc. It's not broke but why do I feel compelled to fix it. Are there group therapy sessions for this madness?

 

[OregonHunter]

Right, this was some leftover bullets and surplus powder to burn up during break in. I did keep the recipe though. Hoping for some good weather and get set up at 400 yards to see what she’ll really do. Really liking the whole package espically the scope.