Rifle is probably MOA. Shooter isn't...
Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2024 9:15 pm
A few years ago I took the 5-15x Bushnell off my Remington 788 to test out the last AR I built. I remounted it a few months ago, but never rezeroed it.
Today, I went to the range with the rifle and 2 different handloads. To say I am rusty is an understatement.
Testing zero at 100 yards with handloads of a 150 gr. CoreLokt over Ramshot Tac.
I pulled the second and fourth shots. But... that's not too bad.
Next up were my 168 gr. AMax loads over H4895 to mimic Hornady's TAP loading. I think. Velocity is unconfirmed. Aimed at the bottom of the target to determine come-ups.
Pulled the third shot.
I packed it in after this. Was having a hard time concentrating, and could see a lot of movement in the scope.
But, with some more practice... this will become a fun rifle again.
Today, I went to the range with the rifle and 2 different handloads. To say I am rusty is an understatement.
Testing zero at 100 yards with handloads of a 150 gr. CoreLokt over Ramshot Tac.
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Next up were my 168 gr. AMax loads over H4895 to mimic Hornady's TAP loading. I think. Velocity is unconfirmed. Aimed at the bottom of the target to determine come-ups.
Pulled the third shot.
I packed it in after this. Was having a hard time concentrating, and could see a lot of movement in the scope.
But, with some more practice... this will become a fun rifle again.
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