We had two of my son's friends over for a shooting party last Saturday to celebrate his 18th birthday. Aside from a bunch of pistol and 44/40 lever ammo, we shot some rounds out of his Savage Model 10 FLP, in 308 Winchester.
This was my son's first group under half an inch, so he was really pumped about it.
I also managed to put three in less than half an inch, but the real surprising thing was his buddy, Jacob. This kid has shot maybe 5 times in his whole life, most of them at our house, and he shoots a .520"?!
We were shooting off a solid front rest and rear bag, no sled or anything, and these were shot at 100 yards. There were a total of four shooters, 12 rounds fired. My son's other friend, Joe, has a medical condition that causes him to shake a lot, so his group was not as good. Still, for three people to each shoot a 3-shot group with 1 rifle, and all be right around .500" or less...that's pretty darned impressive, to me. Note how the group is well-centered for my son, but off a bit for me and Jacob. It's a lefty rifle and only my son is left-handed. This really illustrates why it's important to sight in your own rifle and not let someone else do it!
If you're interested, these were loaded to 2.775" and though I haven't chronographed them yet, should be in the 2,700fps range. Recoil is moderate and obviously the accuracy is there.
NOTE: These loads are safe in this gun but neither I, nor Indiana Gun Owner's forum, assert that this load data will be safe in your gun. Please follow all common reloading safety procedures and work up loads carefully!
This was my son's first group under half an inch, so he was really pumped about it.
I also managed to put three in less than half an inch, but the real surprising thing was his buddy, Jacob. This kid has shot maybe 5 times in his whole life, most of them at our house, and he shoots a .520"?!
We were shooting off a solid front rest and rear bag, no sled or anything, and these were shot at 100 yards. There were a total of four shooters, 12 rounds fired. My son's other friend, Joe, has a medical condition that causes him to shake a lot, so his group was not as good. Still, for three people to each shoot a 3-shot group with 1 rifle, and all be right around .500" or less...that's pretty darned impressive, to me. Note how the group is well-centered for my son, but off a bit for me and Jacob. It's a lefty rifle and only my son is left-handed. This really illustrates why it's important to sight in your own rifle and not let someone else do it!
If you're interested, these were loaded to 2.775" and though I haven't chronographed them yet, should be in the 2,700fps range. Recoil is moderate and obviously the accuracy is there.
NOTE: These loads are safe in this gun but neither I, nor Indiana Gun Owner's forum, assert that this load data will be safe in your gun. Please follow all common reloading safety procedures and work up loads carefully!