Black bird down at 624 yards!

[pacificman]

I was out shooting sage rats...and for a time there were not to many rats out but there were some black birds way out past 600 yards. Well I thought what the heck I'll see if I can get lucky. I have been shooting my 22-250 with new PacNor barrel and it has been a real tac driver. I ranged the black bird and my range finder showed 625 yards so I dialed in my dope for that range and aimed about where the feet would be...pulled the trigger...nailed him...just a wad of black feathers...couldn't believe I got him. I have been very impressed with this rifle... I shot four rounds on my target ...got excited and flubbed the last round. Oh well at least it's still perty good group to me. Thought you all might get a kick out of this story being that it was a black bird and all...LOL
I'm shooting 53 gr. v-max and RL-15 with avg. velocity of 3770fps. I will also say that the 10x50x60 sightron scope is a big help for the long range stuff too.

 

[VaRandy]

Very nice,

 

[dtucker]

Are you using a 12 twist barrel?

 

[pacificman]

Yea barrel is 28 inch with brake and 12 twist. I really had the 53 v-max in mind when
before I ordered it. I put this on a savage target action then put about 15 pounds of
lead in the stock for weight. I can see all hits with scope over 20 power and at over
500 yards or more easily.

 

[vmaxpro]

Gotta love it!!! Wish you got it on film!

 

[perry42]

Congratulations on a great shot. It is a great feeling when your rifle, reloads, and shot give outstanding results.

perry42

 

[Gary in MD]

Nice shooting rifle and a heck of a good shot on that bird!
Gary

 

[CdnHotshot]

Congrats on a SUPER SHOT...53Vmax & RL15 in a 22-250 is a deadly package. What brass...primer...are you using. PacNor makes great small calibre barrels.

 

[pacificman]

Thanks fellas...Normally when I'm shooting that far at small targets there more misses than hits sometimes.
especially when the dang wind is blowing. For me it's a challenge and when everything comes together
and I'm hitting more at the longer ranges it does feel rewarding as perry42 mentioned. That day on that black bird
it was a "one shot...one kill"....LOL. I'm using CCI-200 primers and Winchester brass. When I worked up
the load using the OCW powder test it showed 36 grains being the best for my rifle. This is a max load in the books
so don't start there with your rifle. I enjoy hearing about the long shots and I know many here have made some
long ones for sure!

 

[snert]

The great thing about some of my longest shots is that when I did it, I was so amazed i stopped. That way I can still think I am way cooler than I really am! A long time ago i heard that a friend is the guy who takes your gun from you right after you make one of those shots and says "hey, lets have a drink". An enemy is the guy who lets you try again....and again...and again till you are up to your butt in brass.

here's to all those long shots that make memories.

 

[Bangs OH]

Just got a 12-twist .22-250 Savage and some 53 V-Maxes. Was gonna start with Varget but ran across this thread, so will get the RL-15 out first.
Thanks for the info!