Today I went to DNR Huntington/Roush Lake to shoot my Remington 700 at 100yds. This one is the 700 SPS Tactical .308, 20" barrel, 10x Super Sniper, Burris xtr rings, badger 20moa base. Big thanks to IndyGunWorks for his expertise and help with building.
I've mentioned before most of my shooting is from long ago. I fall well into the beginner category. I've never owned a rifle like this one and I've never shot at 100yds before today. I wanted a solid rifle that I could grow into. With Indy's help, I got it. I love this thing!
I have some Federal 168gr match ammo that I'll shoot next time. But for today it was ammo I found on the way up to range, Remington 150gr Core-Lokt PSP.
I had some other targets up during shooting at these first two so these don't represent all shots fired. I was making small scope adjustments, looking for a center hit and getting a feel for things.
Really I wasn't impressed. Though I did gain some new appreciation for basics: distance, good body position, trigger and breath control.
The last 20 rounds I put into a single target trying to really concentrate on natural point of aim and a steady squeeze of the trigger during a breath pause.
Personally, I'm much happier with this last one. The rifle no doubt out shoots me. Errors in shot placements are mine. Ammo will make obvious improvements. And I think a rear bag will help. As will a stock pad for a better cheek weld. I think I need to move the scope back about 1/2" to be just right. (Indy commented about this when we built it, he was right) The Harris bipod swivels which is a nice feature but I do wish it had more resistance or locked completely.
Forgot my camera today but next time I'll get more pics of Huntington as it's a nice range. All cool range officers. Bob and I talked a bit more and I suggested he check out INGO. Root
I've mentioned before most of my shooting is from long ago. I fall well into the beginner category. I've never owned a rifle like this one and I've never shot at 100yds before today. I wanted a solid rifle that I could grow into. With Indy's help, I got it. I love this thing!
I have some Federal 168gr match ammo that I'll shoot next time. But for today it was ammo I found on the way up to range, Remington 150gr Core-Lokt PSP.
I had some other targets up during shooting at these first two so these don't represent all shots fired. I was making small scope adjustments, looking for a center hit and getting a feel for things.
Really I wasn't impressed. Though I did gain some new appreciation for basics: distance, good body position, trigger and breath control.
The last 20 rounds I put into a single target trying to really concentrate on natural point of aim and a steady squeeze of the trigger during a breath pause.
Personally, I'm much happier with this last one. The rifle no doubt out shoots me. Errors in shot placements are mine. Ammo will make obvious improvements. And I think a rear bag will help. As will a stock pad for a better cheek weld. I think I need to move the scope back about 1/2" to be just right. (Indy commented about this when we built it, he was right) The Harris bipod swivels which is a nice feature but I do wish it had more resistance or locked completely.
Forgot my camera today but next time I'll get more pics of Huntington as it's a nice range. All cool range officers. Bob and I talked a bit more and I suggested he check out INGO. Root