10T-SR Range report

[Jayf63]

Howdy folks,

I had this on lay awake for a few weeks and rescued it from Cabelas last week. For the time being it's wearing a cheap Leapers 3-12x44 scope which I had laying around. Saving up for some decent glass, I'm leaning towards the Burris XTR II 4-20X50.

So this morning I loaded everything into the car and headed to a spot in the desert which is on the way from my house to where my mom lives. Well, I thought I had loaded everything. Turns out that although I had brought the folding table I had forgotten to bring a chair or anything to park my fat butt on while shooting.

So I knelt behind the table to shoot which was pretty awkward, unstable and uncomfortable. I had also forgotten my range finder so I just paced out approximate distances. I fired a couple quick sighters at 25 yards and then moved to about 100 yards and fired 4 groups for a total of 20 shots today. Ammo was Hornady American Gunner 140 gr HPBT.



I think the rifle showed great potential considering the awkward position I was shooting from. The last group was looking good except for the one called flier.

Here's a shot of the rifle :



I'm looking forward to shooting it again and also working up some loads for it.


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[Jformeck]

Very nice rifle! I have a model 10T from cabelas I'm 308 in a bell and Carlson medalist stock. Shoots 1/2 mo all day long. Great rifles!

[Jayf63]

Thanks!

I loaded some test rounds with Varget and 95gr V-max to try out next time. Coyote load


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[bearcatrp]

Your will like the Burris XTR II 4-20x50. I had it on my 10T 308 until I picked up a Savage 110 FCP in 338LM. Its an awesome scope. Put a vortex on it 6-24 on it now. Check out whittaker guns when your ready to order it. They were cheaper than anyone by a couple hundred bucks. I did own a 10T in 6.5CM but sold it to get the 338LM. Enjoy our new rifle.

[Zero333]

Looks good man. Especially since you weren't shooting good Match ammo that your rifle likes nor handloads. Not to mention your improvised shooting position.

Your rifle and you did well.

[Jayf63]

Thanks.

I think I'll be able to get out again on Friday. The chair is already in the car .

I've got some other bullets to try once I convert the factory ammo into brass.


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[penna shooter]

Noice...Solid shooting.