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Lilswede1 · September 23, 2008, 07:31 PM

,223 @ 100 yds.jpg

The top left was fairly rapid fire. I moved the scope 3 clicks to the right for the middle 5. Top right- waited 1 full minute (as suggested by you good people) between shots. Did the same for the two 5 shot groups below. Made a real difference.
Is this a pretty good showing?
Not looking for back slaps, just want to improve.
My 62 yo. eyes aint what they used to be.
Used a .223 CZ model 527 w/bull barrel and a Leupold 4 X 14 scope - 27 gr. Benchmark, 50 Gr. Sierra Blitzking, OAL .228

Loader9 · September 23, 2008, 08:20 PM

Well, I wouldn't want ya to be shootin' at me! It does make a difference waiting between shots. I usually open the bolt and let air blow thru the barrel for at least a minute. But that's just how I do things. Doesn't make me right and everybody else wrong. I'd say your in the ball park. Looks like your rifle is capable of under 1" groups and so are you. Practice makes perfect so keep shootin'!
You might consider reworking your loads to bring the groups in a little smaller. You can never shoot too tight of a group and most shooters are always looking for just a little better accuracy. One point you may want to change in your shooting. Mark each hole as it is shot. If shooting at a public range and can't do that, take a pad of paper with you, sketch out a target and mark in pencil where each shot goes and in what order. You can tell a lot about your loads doing this. Also record the date, time of day, wind and direction, and the temperature. All of the factors effects the rifle and the loads. I actually have winter loads and summer loads for rifles that I use year round.

Bullet94 · September 23, 2008, 09:26 PM

I’m not familiar with your rifle but if it doesn’t have a floated barrel I’d say that’s good. Most hunting rifles probably won’t shoot that good. Buying a factory rifle is sometimes the luck of the draw in how good they will shoot. Looks like yours is better than most.

DIXIEDOG · September 23, 2008, 09:29 PM

Great looking groups to me.

629 shooter · September 27, 2008, 12:43 PM

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My 62 yo. eyes aint what they used to be.

Looks pretty darn good! Better than a lot of younger shooters can do. During the last few years I have been shooting .223 exclusively for centerfire rifle. Benchmark has also given me great results

For pure target work you might pick up a box of Sierra 52 grain or 53 grain MatchKing bullets and give them a try.

September 23, 2008, 07:31 PM	#1
Lilswede1 Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2008 Location: NW Wash State Posts: 216	Latest groupings ,223 @ 100 yds.jpg The top left was fairly rapid fire. I moved the scope 3 clicks to the right for the middle 5. Top right- waited 1 full minute (as suggested by you good people) between shots. Did the same for the two 5 shot groups below. Made a real difference. Is this a pretty good showing? Not looking for back slaps, just want to improve. My 62 yo. eyes aint what they used to be. Used a .223 CZ model 527 w/bull barrel and a Leupold 4 X 14 scope - 27 gr. Benchmark, 50 Gr. Sierra Blitzking, OAL .228 Last edited by Lilswede1; September 23, 2008 at 10:18 PM.

September 23, 2008, 09:26 PM	#3
Bullet94 Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 723	I’m not familiar with your rifle but if it doesn’t have a floated barrel I’d say that’s good. Most hunting rifles probably won’t shoot that good. Buying a factory rifle is sometimes the luck of the draw in how good they will shoot. Looks like yours is better than most. __________________ PRO-SECOND AMENDMENT - Live Free or Die

September 23, 2008, 08:20 PM	#2
Loader9 Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2008 Posts: 949	Well, I wouldn't want ya to be shootin' at me! It does make a difference waiting between shots. I usually open the bolt and let air blow thru the barrel for at least a minute. But that's just how I do things. Doesn't make me right and everybody else wrong. I'd say your in the ball park. Looks like your rifle is capable of under 1" groups and so are you. Practice makes perfect so keep shootin'! You might consider reworking your loads to bring the groups in a little smaller. You can never shoot too tight of a group and most shooters are always looking for just a little better accuracy. One point you may want to change in your shooting. Mark each hole as it is shot. If shooting at a public range and can't do that, take a pad of paper with you, sketch out a target and mark in pencil where each shot goes and in what order. You can tell a lot about your loads doing this. Also record the date, time of day, wind and direction, and the temperature. All of the factors effects the rifle and the loads. I actually have winter loads and summer loads for rifles that I use year round.

September 23, 2008, 09:29 PM	#4
DIXIEDOG Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 265	Great looking groups to me.