Broke That 2" Barrier!!!

[TiminTN]

I shot with a few buddies today, and seem to be making some progress little by little.

The 6.5/284 shot very consistent and broke into my very first sub 2" group. I backed it up with another, and the 6/47 gave us all a nail biter with 4 shots UNDER 1" @ 600 yds.

I was pumped!!!

 

[megalomaniac]

I shot a group about like that with my muzzleloader this morning... problem is it was at 100 yards

Congrats Tim, what does that work out to be... 1/3 MOA!

Maybe you need to take that rifle and a bench with you deer hunting this year.

 

[vonb]

Good shooting!

 

[Whelen Man]

Awesome guy. You just stay out there in your end of the state come next competition season. :grin:

 

[TiminTN]

You say that now, and just as soon as you start shooting those 1 1/2" groups, you be nice again and invite me to visit..........

 

[skynimrod]

Thats Excellent Tim

 

[paincave_2000]

Awesome shooting.

 

[Worm]

Dang nice shootin Tim.

 

[Whelen Man]

What action and barrel was it that you built the 6.5x284 on? Evidently you got the bedding right. I know you had told in the past but I've slept since then.

 

[TiminTN]

Both riles have BAT actions. The Hvy is on a M, and the Lt is on a B.
The bedding on both were done by the same guy, and is considered by many the best in the business, Tom Merideth.

 

[DaveTN]

Man that�s excellent.

That�s plus/minus 10 seconds of angle. I would guess that you are shooting at the limits of your equipment.

 

[TiminTN]

I can always hope that is whats happening.

I try to do my part, and the quality of equipment is certainly there.

 

[Encore Eye Candy]

Man that is great

 

[PickettSFHunter]

wow that is great! Fine shooting there, I wouldnt want to be on the other end lol

 

[BucknBass]

Very nice. Great work at home on the bench as well as at the range!

 

[remke]

congrats Tim,
I know you were pumped

 

[RUGER]

About all I can say to that is... wow.

 

[rvs9]

TiminTN,

What is your setup when shooting in regards to your 1st post? i.e. what type of rest, etc..

 

[TiminTN]

I use a Hart rest with their 1000 yd steel base, makes the front rest weigh right at 50 pounds. The top is a Bruno top. I use a 3" cordura bag sprayed with silicone. The rear is an Edgewood Mini Gator, filled with heavy sand, it has medium ears and the 3/8th stitch between them. It also is sprayed with silicone.

 

[rvs9]

When you have the time, would you post a pic? Can't visualize!!!