Shooting the Model 12FV .308

[mag41vance]

I finally got to shoot a few rounds with my new 12FV today.
The set up is Stock .308 12FV with a 24x Sightron scope.

After a fouling shot, I shot a five shot group at 100yards which yielded a 1.40" group. Four shots measured .878" .
This was the first shooting I've done since I broke my wrist and elbow 8 weeks ago. I was somewhat apprehensive about the recoil on my wrist. But I survived and am looking forward to my next session at the bench.

The load was:
RP brass fire-formed
125gr Sierra Spitzer
45.5 gr IMR4320
WLR primers
COL: .005 off the lands.

I'm sure there is a more accurate load combination, but for a light bullet in the 1-10" rifling I suppose it's a good start.

[mountainview]

Mag, I think your rig will do even better once you are healed up and do some more load experimenting. My 12FV in 223 will group 1/2 inch routinely at 100 yards. It could probably do a lot better but accuracy is limited to an extent due to my on-going hand ailment.

[rickyp]

my savage 10fple-2 loves the bulk reming 165 gr bullets