Cast bullets

[charlie b]

Some may have wondered about my not competing since some of my shooting looks pretty good. This is why. If I shoot a 5 round group I can sometimes get some pretty small ones. But, most competition is more than just 5 rounds. These are both 10 round groups. First round out on one, last round out on the other. Yes, both cases it was due to me lifting my head.

https://i.ibb.co/nQKx0T2/clutch-1.jpg (https://ibb.co/nQKx0T2)
https://i.ibb.co/1sdkHTQ/clutch-2.jpg (https://ibb.co/1sdkHTQ)

Yes, this is my .308 and both are 100yd, squares are 1/2". I was 'testing' myself and I failed :)

Bullet is the NOE XCB 310-165, lubed with Ben's Red. I was also comparing the performance of small primers (Peterson brass, Fed AR Match) and large primers (Lapua brass, WIN LRP). Both cases have the flash holes drilled out.

[GrenGuy]

If we are trying to improve and shoot smaller groups, we are at least “competing with ourselves “.

If we are not “competing with ourselves”, we are just “plinking”. JMO

Good Shooting charlie !

[charlie b]

Thanks. Yes, I am 'competing with myself'. And losing a lot of the time :)

FWIW, I do plink every now and then as well. Steel plates mostly, but, sometimes I'll set out some soda cans. They explode nicely when hit solid. For cast loads I set them at 300yd. For the 6BR or 308 jacketed loads I'll put them at 500 or 600yd. Nothing like a little challenge, especially if the wind is blowing very much. Every time I hit one I chuckle a bit.