First 1k shoot 6.5 CM

[mprtech]

Work has been nothing but pissing me off lately so I said screw it and took a day off today. The weather was 25 with very little wind. I had to drive through 14 inches of snow in some places while at the range but it was all worth it. After verifying dope on the 200-500 steel range I went to the LR to shoot some paper. I grouped 3 shots right at 2.5 inches at 500 so I went to 1k.

I used a program on my Palm called Balistic to chart my dope. After manipulating the velocity a little so it would match up with my findings at 500 I dialed 28.5 in up on my scope and let em fly. To my surprise they were on paper. After some minor corrections I shot three five shot groups and this was the best. A dollar covers all 5 easily and if I had a caliper with me I'm sure its right around 5.5in. Not too shabby for a newb. Lucky for me there was next to no wind, the only thing I had to contend with was the constant falling snow. Visibility was poor but not impossible.

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[JCalhoun]

That's cool. Pun intended. :)

[savageboy]

What are the specs on your rig? looks cool

[mprtech]

Thanks, and sig added.

[Bill in Oregon]

Dude, that is just awesome -- the group and the fact that you had the grit to shoot under such conditions. Bravo!

[mprtech]

Dude, that is just awesome -- the group and the fact that you had the grit to shoot under such conditions. Bravo!

Thx and I had 3 layers on, and I gotta say $110 for one set of Poly Pro undergarments are well worth the dough. Just don't sweat in em or your screwed.

[sparks1]

Looks like conditions where I live. Not too tough to go out in the winter if one likes to shoot. One thing to remeber is that air is denser in the cold so wind will move a bullet more than in the summer.

I'd say nice shootin'...like the rig too. ;D I want to go this weekend...10 to 20 inches of snow expected here. Gotta dust off the snowshoes! See if the songdogs wanna digest some lead.

[Fjold]

That's great shooting. My shivering would have tripped the trigger and I'd of never got close. ;D

[GaCop]

Thank God I live in Georgia now! I was raised in Wisconsin, left there in 65 when I enlisted and never went back. Very nice shooting by the way.

[steveinwv]

Off of a bipod too. Nice shooting.

[range rat]

Are my assumptions correct that you're shooting a 6.5 Creedmoor?? I ordered a Cooper Montana Varmint chambered in this caliber last April and I finally got the call yesterday that it's ready for pick-up. Merry Christmas to me!! Are you shooting The Factory 120's,140's or hand loads. Nice rifle and shooting by the way!!

[mprtech]

6.5 Creedmoor
308 LC 04 resized
41.8gr 4350 Velocity 2780
140gr Berger VLD Long Range Target .618 advertised BC
Seated to 3.008 which is just touching the lands

[range rat]

What's your barrel length and twist?? Mine is a 24 inch with 9 twist. I also plan on starting with the 140 Berger VLD. They currently shoot well out of my Savage F class 6.5/284, Sure would be nice to use the same bullet and powder (H4350) for both rifles. My rifle will be mostly be used for 300 yard prone matches on windy days. I look foreword to seeing moor range reports :D

[mprtech]

26" Shaw 8 twist.

[dcloco]

Might want to switch to Under Armour or Armour All...these materials work rather well AND keep you dry, even if you perspire.

[MZ5]

Or buy some 100% silk from Cabela's, or even the silk/wool blend. Wonderful stuff, and not nearly that pricey.

Nice shootin'!