Got my Benchrest AR out today with my hand loads I made up for it after some initial sight in with some cheap stuff, the handloads produced outstanding groups ( the rifle is a far better shooter than I am). I used winchester brass, 25gr Varget powder, 69gr Sierra Matchking, CCi Primer. All shooting was done at 100yrds, bench rest, with bags.
Middle & top left target the rifle was shooting a little low, so got it brought up a little. Top right got it sighted in just about perfect with the crosshairs so I left it at that.
Bottom two targets I was playing around with my Mossberg Plinkster ( not bad grouping at 100 yrds with a cheap 4x Nc star scope
Here was the best group of the day, this is acually a 5 shot group in a 3/4" dia spread. , would have shot more but I ran out of ammo. But now I know why people use handloads for accuracy. Cant wait to get some more reloading supplies to make up some more, Im very happy with this load it performed very well. No signs of stress on the brass or anything, so I think this may be the go to load for this rifle. It has the best results thus far.
Middle & top left target the rifle was shooting a little low, so got it brought up a little. Top right got it sighted in just about perfect with the crosshairs so I left it at that.
Bottom two targets I was playing around with my Mossberg Plinkster ( not bad grouping at 100 yrds with a cheap 4x Nc star scope
Here was the best group of the day, this is acually a 5 shot group in a 3/4" dia spread. , would have shot more but I ran out of ammo. But now I know why people use handloads for accuracy. Cant wait to get some more reloading supplies to make up some more, Im very happy with this load it performed very well. No signs of stress on the brass or anything, so I think this may be the go to load for this rifle. It has the best results thus far.