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<blockquote data-quote="trap55555" data-source="post: 424044" data-attributes="member: 2032"><p>OK, I spent a few hours at the range (ORSA) Sat. shooting different loads from my Omega. After watching the Thompson Center video I decided that I would clean between each shot. I used a patch wet with Number 13 cleaner, swapping 1 or 2 patches until clean, then dry patches until dry. Some down between some shots as people coming and going at the range, posting targets then retrieving them.....</p><p></p><p>I used loose 777, winchester 777 primers, Hornady 250gr SST, sand bags, measured 100yds on our range. Zero scope adjustments until Target #5 and then I did not make enough adjustment. All of the aim points are the center. NOTE that the squares on the paper are NOT 1" squares.</p><p> <img src="http://www.tenntrap.com/images/Tar1_100gr.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> </p><p>The target above was the first target with 100gr. I thought that this was "it" as I discounted the first shot which was the one in the lower right. I wanted to count it as a flyer because I used a bullet seater that I thought could have deformed the point. I questioned my third shot because I could not find it at first from the bench. But on closer inspection the two bullets made one hole. But I would move on and try another load.</p><p></p><p> <img src="http://www.tenntrap.com/images/Tar2_110gr.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> </p><p>Above I moved to 110gr... not real bad, about 1.75" center-to-center. 110gr better then 120gr may be the trick.</p><p> <img src="http://www.tenntrap.com/images/Tar3_120gr.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> </p><p>Above 120gr (notice how the center of the group is moving up a little?) It looks like the grouping is trying to open up a little here at 120gr. 4 shots in this group.</p><p> <img src="http://www.tenntrap.com/images/Tar4_100gr.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> </p><p>OK, here (above) I go back to 100gr and check if those three on target #1 are the real thing. Well.... 3 shots about 2.5" . I was a little disappointed, hoping that the one away from the group on target #1 was a flyer.... I guess not.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.tenntrap.com/images/Tar5_100gr.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>This was after a scope adjustment.... not much of an adjustment...ay</p><p><img src="http://www.tenntrap.com/images/Tar_50yds.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> </p><p>Here this a 50 yard shot to check where (how high) the bullet is at 50 yards. Its flat... I think I can stand to go up a some on the scope... but I think it is very huntable like it stands. OK, that's enought time for today... gota go more later?</p><p></p><p>BTW, I handload for all of my centerfire rifles and they all shoot about 1.25" or better. So I'm not done with this muzzy yet.</p><p></p><p>feedback welcome,</p><p>Wally</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trap55555, post: 424044, member: 2032"] OK, I spent a few hours at the range (ORSA) Sat. shooting different loads from my Omega. After watching the Thompson Center video I decided that I would clean between each shot. I used a patch wet with Number 13 cleaner, swapping 1 or 2 patches until clean, then dry patches until dry. Some down between some shots as people coming and going at the range, posting targets then retrieving them..... I used loose 777, winchester 777 primers, Hornady 250gr SST, sand bags, measured 100yds on our range. Zero scope adjustments until Target #5 and then I did not make enough adjustment. All of the aim points are the center. NOTE that the squares on the paper are NOT 1" squares. [img]http://www.tenntrap.com/images/Tar1_100gr.JPG[/img] The target above was the first target with 100gr. I thought that this was "it" as I discounted the first shot which was the one in the lower right. I wanted to count it as a flyer because I used a bullet seater that I thought could have deformed the point. I questioned my third shot because I could not find it at first from the bench. But on closer inspection the two bullets made one hole. But I would move on and try another load. [img]http://www.tenntrap.com/images/Tar2_110gr.JPG[/img] Above I moved to 110gr... not real bad, about 1.75" center-to-center. 110gr better then 120gr may be the trick. [img]http://www.tenntrap.com/images/Tar3_120gr.JPG[/img] Above 120gr (notice how the center of the group is moving up a little?) It looks like the grouping is trying to open up a little here at 120gr. 4 shots in this group. [img]http://www.tenntrap.com/images/Tar4_100gr.JPG[/img] OK, here (above) I go back to 100gr and check if those three on target #1 are the real thing. Well.... 3 shots about 2.5" . I was a little disappointed, hoping that the one away from the group on target #1 was a flyer.... I guess not. [img]http://www.tenntrap.com/images/Tar5_100gr.JPG[/img] This was after a scope adjustment.... not much of an adjustment...ay [img]http://www.tenntrap.com/images/Tar_50yds.JPG[/img] Here this a 50 yard shot to check where (how high) the bullet is at 50 yards. Its flat... I think I can stand to go up a some on the scope... but I think it is very huntable like it stands. OK, that's enought time for today... gota go more later? BTW, I handload for all of my centerfire rifles and they all shoot about 1.25" or better. So I'm not done with this muzzy yet. feedback welcome, Wally [/QUOTE]
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