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Archer · Post by **Archer** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 6:02 pm

Hey guys,
Just wanted to share;

A mate I met a the range a while ago, Paul, gave me some of his pet load today (well under maximum)
to see how they group with my rifle at 100 metres....

I just found MY new pet load;
155grn A-Max; 44grns AR2208; Federal Match primer; Remington brass.

Oh yeah, it was a FIVE SHOT group! I'm stoked!

What's more, the Mrs was present also, so it was easy to justify spending ALL THAT CASH on reloading equipment recently, hahahaha.

native hunter · Post by **native hunter** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 6:27 pm

That looks the goods.
Was that the overall group size or does it need the projectile diameter subtracted.??
Well done,its good when you see one hole groups.
Regards

woob614271 · Post by **woob614271** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 6:45 pm

subtract the projie diameter and you'e almost got a "screamer".
Bloody good shooting; what's your rifle/scope combo, please?

Archer · Post by **Archer** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 7:10 pm

Cheers guys,

Yeah, gotta subtract the calibre (I make it .291 or just under 7.4mm)

The Rifle specs are;

Remington 700 Tactical
Leupold Mark4 4.5-14x50 (M1 turrets)
Seekins rings and bases

Simpson · Post by **Simpson** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 8:43 pm

Good shooting mate

Is it a 308?

Archer · Post by **Archer** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 9:16 pm

Cheers Simpson,

Yeah mate, .308.

woob614271 · Post by **woob614271** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:15 pm

Go on, find a range where you can shoot fly (500m) or the 600 yards...

Curtley78 · Post by **Curtley78** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 9:24 am

Archer,

Sensational. You have to have respect for the larger calibers, especially the .308.

Have you experimented with any other powder or projectiles?

I sent some 150 grn Lapua's down the tube a few weeks ago, they have a ballistic co-efficiency of .508 whereas the A-max are .500.

I am using Vihta Vuori N 150 (45.5 grns) and am receiving some very consistent velocities (within 5 feet per second of each other and some very tight groups).

How did it perform at 200?

P.S Is that a smiley face on the inside of your rear scope cover?

Regards

Sean

Archer · Post by **Archer** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 11:20 am

Sean Ambrose wrote:Archer,
Sensational. You have to have respect for the larger calibers, especially the .308.
Have you experimented with any other powder or projectiles?
I sent some 150 grn Lapua's down the tube a few weeks ago, they have a ballistic co-efficiency of .530 whereas the A-max are .500.
I am using Vihta Vuori N 150 (45.5 grns) and am receiving some very consistent velocities (within 5 feet per second of each other and some very tight groups).
How did it perform at 200?
P.S Is that a smiley face on the inside of your rear scope cover?
Regards
Sean

Hey Sean,

Thanks, I was realy stoked with it.
Haven't done much else in experimenting, and these cartridges were given to me by a mate at the range.
They were literally the FIRST EVER reloads through my rifle!
I'm only just getting into reloading myself, so it's been a lot of research only at this point. Have only read a little about Vihta Vuori.

One of the reasons I was so amazed that the load just seemed to mate perfectly to my rifle.
Haven't had a chance to go beyond 100m with anything but factory stuff yet, but my range goes out to 500, so there might be a few more broken clay targets out on that back mound from now on,

Yeah, smiley face, just a bit of fun

Jason.

spartan · Post by **spartan** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:05 pm

Impressive

Nice set up, any chance of more pics of your rifle

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Is that a spirit level behind the rear mount??

Archer · Post by **Archer** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:45 pm

spartan wrote:Impressive
Nice set up, any chance of more pics of your rifle .
Is that a spirit level behind the rear mount??

Hey Spartan,

Thanks mate, glad you like it.
The 'spirit-level' is a U.S Optics anti-cant device.
It has a screw-on, screw-off cover, and it folds away when not in use.

Here's some more pics for ya;

Dave.223 · Post by **Dave.223** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:14 pm

That's gorgeous. I love that rifle.

Dave

trevort · Post by **trevort** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:31 pm

well done

spartan · Post by **spartan** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 5:13 pm

Thanks Archer,

That rifle is sweeet!!!

Archer · Post by **Archer** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 6:16 pm

Thanks for the kind words guys.

I was a little hesitant when I first got this rifle, with regards to the Hogue Overmold stock.
They have some bad press about being flexible (which they are), but it's never been a problem for me.
Some people have complained that it effected the floating of the barrel.

Unless I put heaps of weight on it, it's fine.

For a general hunting type stock, I think it's awesome. Soft, comfortable, durable and quiet.

Having said that.........my McMillan A5 and Badger bottom metal arrives from the states in the next couple of weeks.
I certainly hope the accuracy doesn't go backwards after a six month wait and all that cash.....hahahahhaa

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