Previously i was only able to get 1.5" groups out of this rifle. I have since got my hands on a stoney point bench bag and that has made things easier. I also added a padded cheek rest/ammo carrier to the gun and that makes my eye line up perfect with the medium hieght scope.
The first target is 150gr. Federal Fusion ammo. 7/8" 4 shot group. Now this is more like it! The second target is My beloved deer load- Hornady SST 150gr. I first placed my cross hairs at the center/base of the the ten-ring for a pitiful 2" 4 shot group. At this point I was heart broke as i really like how this round performs on deer. I then decided to give it one more try for the day and slightly adjusted my hold and placed my cross hairs right in the center of the bullseye for a 7/8" 3 shot group. Of course i had to try for 4 to match the fusion's and i lost control and got a flyer. Was shooting in 50 degree weather and gave plenty of time to cool- barrel was lukewarm most of the time. I really think a better shooter could get consistent .5" groups out of this gun. I am excited to try my .223 with this new bench bag- as i was getting .5" groups with the poorer rest i was using before with that gun.
I may have to think about switching to fusions for hunting with this gun if they continue to outperform. Anyone used them on game?
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