effendude
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I was reflecting on the trip to the range my wife and I took yesterday afternoon. It was an impromptu trip as she had only shot her newly built Pre-64 Model 70 in .284 Shehane at 100 yards. We had finished our morning chores and as we relaxed with a cup of coffee on the deck, I mentioned the wind was light and the temps were mild. She reminded me she hadn't shot her rifle much yet. Fortunately, we live about 10 minutes from our range. I loaded up her rifle and my Shehane too.
Shooting off the bench, rear bag and a bipod, we dialed her into a solid 300 yard zero. The rifle was showing awesome accuracy for a newer shooter. This is a hunting rifle so I wanted her to get more comfortable using the bolt, I loaded 3 rounds into the magazine. Winds were from our back, but switching a little from left to right. She proceeded to shoot her last three shot group at 300 yards while I watched through the spotting scope. I didn't tell her anything other than to focus on the target and make good trigger presses. All of her groups were 1/2 MOA but to her, they have to land in the center to be good, while I am looking for grouping information. She looked through the spotting scope and smiled. I said congratulations, the rifle and you can both shoot!
We also shot my Surgeon actioned Shehane for fun. It is a joy to shoot as well, an easy 1//3-1/2 MOA rifle. Both rifles use Lapua brass, neck turned and fired several times through a match rifle, H4831SC, 175 gr Berger Elite Hunters and 210M primers. Both rifles have Thunderbeast suppressors, NF 5.5-22X NXS scopes with the MOAR reticle.
I am still smiling as I post this. Custom rifles are worth every penny when it comes to quality and the confidence they give the shooter. They are simply fun to shoot!
Scott
Shooting off the bench, rear bag and a bipod, we dialed her into a solid 300 yard zero. The rifle was showing awesome accuracy for a newer shooter. This is a hunting rifle so I wanted her to get more comfortable using the bolt, I loaded 3 rounds into the magazine. Winds were from our back, but switching a little from left to right. She proceeded to shoot her last three shot group at 300 yards while I watched through the spotting scope. I didn't tell her anything other than to focus on the target and make good trigger presses. All of her groups were 1/2 MOA but to her, they have to land in the center to be good, while I am looking for grouping information. She looked through the spotting scope and smiled. I said congratulations, the rifle and you can both shoot!
We also shot my Surgeon actioned Shehane for fun. It is a joy to shoot as well, an easy 1//3-1/2 MOA rifle. Both rifles use Lapua brass, neck turned and fired several times through a match rifle, H4831SC, 175 gr Berger Elite Hunters and 210M primers. Both rifles have Thunderbeast suppressors, NF 5.5-22X NXS scopes with the MOAR reticle.
I am still smiling as I post this. Custom rifles are worth every penny when it comes to quality and the confidence they give the shooter. They are simply fun to shoot!
Scott
