For a long time, I did not believe that VLD bullets would shoot "zero" groups but would excel at long range because of their ballistic coefficient. Thanks to Bart Sauter, James Eazor, Tom Jacobs, Roy Hunter, and Don Lahr, that has changed. Zero groups at 100 yards are getting more and more common. According to Jim O'hara if one gets good bullets, and load with proper powder (of the right lot) and develop a load with very low extreme spread, he/she can not only shoot "zeroes" at 100 yards but can tune their rifle for 600/1000 yard competition.
We have a 300 yard match tomorrow and I planned to use the occasion to begin my test on the new Sightron SVSS ED 10X-50X. I found that there was not one available but would a couple of weeks before the new shipment came. I decided to shoot this match anyway and had a few loads left over from our last 600 yard match. These were loaded with Bart's Gungnirs, and I shot some of those plus I loaded a few with Hammers for a comparison. Both of these are great bullets. The picture below shows a 3-shot group with each bullet and proves what Jim had stated.
We have a 300 yard match tomorrow and I planned to use the occasion to begin my test on the new Sightron SVSS ED 10X-50X. I found that there was not one available but would a couple of weeks before the new shipment came. I decided to shoot this match anyway and had a few loads left over from our last 600 yard match. These were loaded with Bart's Gungnirs, and I shot some of those plus I loaded a few with Hammers for a comparison. Both of these are great bullets. The picture below shows a 3-shot group with each bullet and proves what Jim had stated.
. Bob made mighty fine bullets and was a very nice guy...may he rest in peace. I have not beat it yet even with a full out F-open rig on better rests and much improved technique. Heck...those VLD's are still 'asleep' at 100yds , right? If you can get 'em to wake up at 50 just think what you'll shoot J.D.!!!
