Author Topic: Accuracy at 100 yards (Read 2902 times)

Hawk89 · « **on:** April 07, 2008, 05:55:38 AM »

Just though I would throw this one out. Would like to know accuracy your getting with handi rifle at 100 yards.
Remember Pictures says a 1000s words..

I have .204 and .308 any suggestions to get better accuracy will be appreciated.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** April 07, 2008, 06:13:08 AM »

308 Win bull barrel, 168gr TSX Match, two 3-shot groups, .5gr difference, all shot in less than 2 minutes, no forend work other than pressure point added.

Hawk89 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2008, 06:58:55 AM »

Very Nice. I got ask what is load for .204 40 gr?

quickdtoo · « **Reply #3 on:** April 07, 2008, 07:13:26 AM »

Hodgdon data, Hornady brass, WSR primer, 2.289" COL.

Tim

http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp

LONGTOM · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2008, 07:31:31 AM »

I guess if that is the best you can do then!

No really OUTSTANDING!!!!! Way to go.

LONGTOM

Hawk89 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 07, 2008, 07:40:52 AM »

Okay Longtom let see what you can do???

LONGTOM · « **Reply #6 on:** April 07, 2008, 08:37:59 AM »

I was not being smart. I said outstanding-way to go.

But since you asked my 204 bone stock will put three 32gr VMAXs compleatly under a dime and my 45-70 with WIN 300HPs will match the 444. Just picked up a 22 HORNET yesterday I think will out do my 204 but havn't sand bagged yet. Factory WIN 46grHPs three under a dime resting on the bench.

LONGTOM

lonewolf5348 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 07, 2008, 11:08:04 AM »

at the 100 yard target from the bench

NAM70 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 07, 2008, 01:26:05 PM »

Hope this thread keeps going. I'm gonna post mine too as soon as my 204 reloading equipment gets here from Midsouth. This is the kind of stuff I like. Dave

LONGTOM · « **Reply #9 on:** April 07, 2008, 02:13:42 PM »

Man that's another nice shooter!
And there are some people out there who insist that H&Rs are junk.

LONGTOM

Hawk89 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 07, 2008, 04:01:13 PM »

Well you are making me feel better about my .204 purchase. Looks like I just need to work on loads.

LONGTOM · « **Reply #11 on:** April 07, 2008, 04:21:14 PM »

To HAWK89 and all readers: I meant no disrespect with my comment. It was suppose to be a dry type of joke. If I offended anyone with my comment I offer my sincerest apology, as
that was not my intent.

LONGTOM

Hawk89 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 07, 2008, 04:40:15 PM »

None taken just good old fun. Hope more people reply like to know what people are shooting.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #13 on:** April 07, 2008, 04:43:29 PM »

Longtom, use the smileys, that's what they're for, uncheck "Spell check as I type" first tho.

Tim

LONGTOM · « **Reply #14 on:** April 07, 2008, 05:10:03 PM »

Thanks TIM but I don't know how.

Glad that's resolved,
Don't want to make any enemies.

LONGTOM

Maybe I do

Hawk89 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 09, 2008, 12:49:24 PM »

Well good news I shot .75 with 3 shots and 100 yards with heavy wind. I noticed the .204 like heaver loads near max at least with .32 V-MAX using AA2230.
Tried AA 5744 with 15 gr they didn't shoot well at all and left barrel dirty.

LONGTOM · « **Reply #16 on:** April 09, 2008, 03:46:35 PM »

Sounds good. Most all of the 204s my friends have seem to like the 32grainers best. I know mine does. Well at least in factoty loads. I havn't tried to reload for it. I don't think I could improve much if any over factory.

LONGTOM

Slufoot · « **Reply #17 on:** April 10, 2008, 01:04:48 AM »

Quote from: lonewolf5348 on April 07, 2008, 11:08:04 AM

at the 100 yard target from the bench

Hey lonewolf, nice group!
I'm assuming that the group was shot from a 308 Win., is this correct?
Thanks!
Slufoot

lonewolf5348 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 10, 2008, 02:27:20 AM »

close: 30-06

Hawk89 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 11, 2008, 02:21:59 PM »

Well I went out shooting with .204. Shot under .60 with reloads. Shot .30 with hornady factory 40 gr bullets. Sorry don't have digital camera.

LONGTOM · « **Reply #20 on:** April 11, 2008, 03:10:00 PM »

OUTSTANDING!!!
Now were talking real accuracy.
.30 with factories.
Man I love to reload and all but with that kind of accuracy I wouldn't bother.
I only have one gun that can do that good, an old pre war model 70 WIN in 22 HORNET that the barrel was cut (before me) to make a carbine out of and the fool who did it used a hacksaw and didn't even bother to square it up. You can actualy see the angle with the naked eye. What's more is he didn't put a crown or anything on the end. It should not shoot, but it does! It's the best shooter I've got. On more that one ocasion it has placed factory WIN 46gr HPs first two dang near in the same hole with the third cutting 1/2 the hole. This gun has to be a freak the way the barrel is and still shoot like that.
The best my 204 will do is with factory 32 gr VMAX three covered by a dime.

Great job!

LONGTOM

Hawk89 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 11, 2008, 05:51:44 PM »

You know what the best part of today was!!! When all the NEF critics drop dead. If they did see it they wouldn't believe a NEF would shot .30 at 100 yards with 3 shots.

blackpowderbill · « **Reply #22 on:** April 12, 2008, 01:10:25 AM »

Ive got a Win 70 heavy ss varmint rifle in 22-250 with a big leupold scope on it and I can't make groups like most of those.
WOW!

hotburn76 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 12, 2008, 01:54:41 AM »

Quote from: Hawk89 on April 11, 2008, 02:21:59 PM

Well I went out shooting with .204. Shot under .60 with reloads. Shot .30 with hornady factory 40 gr bullets. Sorry don't have digital camera.

What bullet and powder where you using? and primer also? Just curious, stilling working on my loads.

Hawk89 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 12, 2008, 05:01:24 AM »

Well my reload that did .60 was AA2230 with 27.1 gr and 32 gr V-MAX. Also had COL at 2.275. My rifling's touch at 2.285. Also floated front receiver.
The .30 was just hornday 40gr V-MAX factory loads.

Quote from: hotburn76 on April 12, 2008, 01:54:41 AM

Quote from: Hawk89 on April 11, 2008, 02:21:59 PM
Well I went out shooting with .204. Shot under .60 with reloads. Shot .30 with hornady factory 40 gr bullets. Sorry don't have digital camera.

What bullet and powder where you using? and primer also? Just curious, stilling working on my loads.

Buckman · « **Reply #25 on:** April 13, 2008, 11:52:52 AM »

Here are two groups I got last Friday with my handi rifle in 30 06.

https://www.gboreloaded.com/mhp/images/Buckman/reloads001.jpg

https://www.gboreloaded.com/mhp/images/Buckman/reloads002.jpg

NAM70 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 15, 2008, 12:35:56 PM »

Buckman-Nice groups. Looks to be well under an inch. Nothing wrong with that

NAM70 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 18, 2008, 11:37:26 AM »

I shot my 204 again today. I was going to shoot some 5 round groups but once again its very windy so I just shot some 3 round groups. The wind just doesn't quit. One of the reasons we have all the windmills. Anyhow this was typical of the groups I shot. There was 2 that were a little smaller on the other target but it blew away and ended up in the water. This one measures about .760" so the accuracy potential is there. Still waiting for my 204 reloading stuff to show up. I did buy another box of factory stuff so I'm gonna try again if it gets calm. Dave

hotburn76 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 19, 2008, 09:38:10 AM »

These are a few of my groups from Tuesday, and the same groups that I made the post about when I asked about the fliers. I am still happy with my 204, just have to play some more. Just had 150 buck in Cabelas cash come in the mail today from work so tonight I am going to order some more bullets and other goodies.

Hawk89 · « **Reply #29 on:** April 19, 2008, 05:00:28 PM »

Just have to say it. Nice Very Nice! I getting digital camera this week then I put mine online.