Took the CZ out for a spin the other day. I’ve become way too dependent on sandbags. Since we had no bags, I just shot off the bipod and rested my elbow and the riffles buttstock on my backpack. My groups at 100 yards were about 1″-1.25″. Craptacular. And, highly embarassing since I was at the range with a buddy of mine..an accomplished 1,000-yard shooter. “I know I can shoot better than this!”, I kept saying defensively. Down to my last five rounds I took a deep breath and stopped taking so long to make each shot. Concentrated, tried not to overthink things and boom,boom,boom,boom,boom. Buddy went downrange to retrieve target while I packed up our gear. Good thing he retrieved the target and not me, that way he’s a perfect witness that I didnt just run down there and poke the holes in the thing myself.
All five shots touching forming a ragged hole. And, this is the big one kids!, I can just cover the entire five-shot group with a quarter.Pictures later to be posted in the guns community.
Details? The usual load of Varget, in Lapua cases (neck sized) with a CCI BR primer and Hornady AMax 168 gr.
Dude! Covered. With. A. Quarter.
And thats with a basic 3×9 scope too! A bit more magnification and it will be teh aW3s0m3.
w00t! It’s killing me not to be able to shoot my Steyr. Riflescopes won’t have the Meopta to ship to me for another 2-3 weeks. Grrr. Oh well, that’ll give me time to pick up some dies and a head for the 550. Varget, huh?
Nice shooting.
My local dealer has a good selection of the Meoptas sitting here in his display case if youre impatient.
If you happen to see any of the 6×42 with the #1 reticle, let me know.
Call (406) 251-3399 on Tuesday (theyre closed Monday). The guy in charge is ‘Rich’ (or as I call him, The GunPimp.) Although any of the guys there could probably help. If they have what you want, pay for it and I’ll run down there, pick it up, and ship it to you.
‘Bout damn time!!!! Heh…
Seriously though, congratulations. 🙂
Speaking of dies…
I prefer the Redding brand of dies. They are more expensive than the RCBS but I think the quality is better. Also, get the ‘Deluxe’ set which comes with a FL sizer AND a neck sizer.