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troopcom · June 3, 2012, 11:34 AM

Update on a range report about the rifle I discussed in this thread.

I shot three sets of three shot groups at fifty yards to see how its grouping and one five shot group from 100 yards.
The ammo used was S & B 196 grain 8x57 JS brass case factory ammo.
All this was done using a Case Guard Shoulder Guard rifle rest. It's more stable than I could hold one on my own. Also note that this rifle has a thin front sight blade which I believe is supposed to be more precise. I consider myself a good shot and have had adequate marksmanship training.

1st three: 1 3/4" group
2nd three: 2 1/2" group vertical (could have been my fault messing with the elevation)
3rd three: 1 1/8" group (my best and last 50 yard group)

At 100 yards the five shot group was 3 1/2" with one flyer that opened the group to 5 1/2".

Any thoughts?
Is this good for a K98 mauser or do I need to get rid of it / rebarrel it?

June 3, 2012, 11:34 AM	#12
troopcom Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2011 Posts: 230	Update on a range report about the rifle I discussed in this thread. I shot three sets of three shot groups at fifty yards to see how its grouping and one five shot group from 100 yards. The ammo used was S & B 196 grain 8x57 JS brass case factory ammo. All this was done using a Case Guard Shoulder Guard rifle rest. It's more stable than I could hold one on my own. Also note that this rifle has a thin front sight blade which I believe is supposed to be more precise. I consider myself a good shot and have had adequate marksmanship training. 1st three: 1 3/4" group 2nd three: 2 1/2" group vertical (could have been my fault messing with the elevation) 3rd three: 1 1/8" group (my best and last 50 yard group) At 100 yards the five shot group was 3 1/2" with one flyer that opened the group to 5 1/2". Any thoughts? Is this good for a K98 mauser or do I need to get rid of it / rebarrel it? Last edited by troopcom; June 3, 2012 at 12:09 PM.