Not at Williamsport. In fact the WSM pretty much dominated the top 10 in heavy aggs both score and group. Matt
what cartridge in a true heavygun br rifle ?
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I’m pretty sure that was with a heavy gun Jim.
I think what he was referring to was Tom and David who set light gun aggs with light guns.
I think what he was referring to was Tom and David who set light gun aggs with light guns.
You are not giving me any credit Matt.
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I shot a 5.650" 10 match agg shooting with Williamsport, used my rb,rp LG. Multiple guys have shot smaller 10 match HG aggs here, also with LGs. I know Murtiff broke it as well, not sure what he used. Its smaller in the IBS too, also a LG. My 6 match was a 4.343", so far as I know, still not broken. With the tracking and gun handling advantages they have, they should be dominant. I just dont see it. I think the biggest reason to have one is to shoot a wsm. I prefer a bedded or glued action to a barrel block, I also believe a rifle has to be light enough to recoil. If I was going to build myself a HG it would be built like a LG just heavier.
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To me aggs tell you more than a single group, but I guess thats debatable. The smallest 10 shot group was actually shot in LG by Jim Richards. 2.6" http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2014/04/best-10-shot-1000-yard-group-in-history-be-amazed/
Roy is right small group tells you of the day! The Agg. tells you the shooters ability. If you look at Williamsports records you will see Matt and Tom Have been at the top of there game for quite some time. And that is not luck. These guys have it together when it comes to 1000 yard shooting my money is on them. Oh and when it comes to any major matches like Nationals or W/O you will find them at the top. That is the reason I like being in the same relay with these guys, it tells you whether your up to snuff.
Joe Salt
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the agg records are world records too ??
My opinion of a true heavy gun in thousand-yard benchrest is a 300 WSM or 300 Win Mag 300 boo boo or some variance of a 30 caliber unless you want to shoot a 6mm improved of sorts in a light gun fashion if you don't want to carry something heavy to the line.
Here's a true variant of a light - heavy gun in a 6mm of some variation not a 30 caliber.
Here's a true variant of a light - heavy gun in a 6mm of some variation not a 30 caliber.
Here is another heavy gun that I acquired back in Aug. It is capable of shooting much faster. They both weigh in the 70lb range. This one has a break and does not leave the point of aim for 10 shots. The last time I shot it I never looked through the scope for all 10 shots. It shot a 100 with a 4.719” group. Find a caliber that you feel comfortable with and stay with it. There are certain cartridges that just shoot better than others. Take time to carefully do your homework and enjoy the sport.
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Hi Matt, I just might just have to come back to Williamsport for another lesson. When is the next WP teaching/training school?
Sprague (Ben)
Read the words Pretty Much. That doesn't mean all. I would never not give you credit. You had a stellar year. Conrats. Matt
I am not sure if they set the date yet. Usually ends up in April or May. It will get posted in here when it gets closer. Matt
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