Savage LRPV 6BR

[Savagenut71]

OK,
I bought a Savage LRPV in 6BR last fall and topped it with a Sightron 10X50X56.
I intended and do to use this for our ( what I call ) geezers benchresr group on Monday AMs.
There are no custom BR rifles used by anyone and the guys use everything from .308 to .223.
The rifle is stock as shipped with no truing,bedding or other work done.
This is my first venture into shooting for groups and I am having a BALL!
My latest test was with Berger 105 VLD over 29.7 of Varget seated .015 into the lands from touch.
Average for the three five shot test groups was .343 with the best at .287.
I have 30 loaded for another larger test lot.
Now my question.
If my next test groups average in the mid .300 should I consider being done with component selection
and load development ?
Has anyone had or known first hand of a bone stock Savage that would CONSISTENTLY group
in the 200s in good conditions?
Or have I reached what should be considered this rifles potential.

Those rifles do shoot VERY well. I have personal experience with a 6br and I found neck tension played a roll in getting it to shoot consistently below .200 , 5 shot groups and have won local club matches in factory class with it. Actually wish I'd have never sold it.

 

[k80skeet]

OK,
I bought a Savage LRPV in 6BR last fall and topped it with a Sightron 10X50X56.
I intended and do to use this for our ( what I call ) geezers benchresr group on Monday AMs.
There are no custom BR rifles used by anyone and the guys use everything from .308 to .223.
The rifle is stock as shipped with no truing,bedding or other work done.
This is my first venture into shooting for groups and I am having a BALL!
My latest test was with Berger 105 VLD over 29.7 of Varget seated .015 into the lands from touch.
Average for the three five shot test groups was .343 with the best at .287.
I have 30 loaded for another larger test lot.
Now my question.
If my next test groups average in the mid .300 should I consider being done with component selection
and load development ?
Has anyone had or known first hand of a bone stock Savage that would CONSISTENTLY group
in the 200s in good conditions?
Or have I reached what should be considered this rifles potential.

Try setting those 105gr VLD Berger's .040 off the lands. They shoot far better there in my rifle. With 29.6 of Varget Low 2's high 1's on good days.