What to expect for accuracy.
- Thread starter Underthegun
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- Haliburton County, Central Ontario
The rifle will likely shoot moa at 100 yards out of the box. How accurately will you be able to shoot it? 
I've owned a bunch of 700s in several calibers and never had one I didn't like or that wouldn't shoot if I did my part. Only possible exception was the VTR, which was only reasonably accurate.
I've owned a bunch of 700s in several calibers and never had one I didn't like or that wouldn't shoot if I did my part. Only possible exception was the VTR, which was only reasonably accurate.
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I have a .30-06... It came with thee xmark trigger... I didn't bed it but lowered the trigger pull... From the prone position I can easily shoot 1 inch groups at 100 with factory loads... And I am not a competition shooter by any means...
I shoot very well. And yes I handload.
- Location
- Prince Albert, Sk
With just handloads and steady shooting I would venture 1.25 MOA or better, which would be perfectly fine for critters WAY out there!
Haven't shot a 700 that didn't shoot good with some type of ammunition.
Was able to get 1" 5 shot group @200yds with a buddies .223 SPS with handloads and not much else.
Haven't shot a 700 that didn't shoot good with some type of ammunition.
Was able to get 1" 5 shot group @200yds with a buddies .223 SPS with handloads and not much else.
RememberTheSomme
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Nova Scotia
If your "out of box" sporter, shoot's factory ammo consistently into circular 3-shot 1.25"-1.50" groups,...... you are on your way! This may seem a little large when viewed through your spotting scope with those tiny holes, but 1.25" will let you ring a 6" steel gong at 400 meters consistently,......and is there need for more accuracy on a coyote sized target? Don't get too caught up in MOA, get that Rifle zeroed properly at a good distance without stringing groups, say at 250 yds, and be able to do your part,...... 1.25MOA will take care of the rest.
Consistent MOA with factory rifle/ammo is rare, however, if I were a betting man,.... I say a .243Win Bolt gun, would be a chambering to pull it off.
Seems everyone shot's MOA with factory these days,.....where not long ago, MOA or consistent sub-MOA, ...was reserved for the guys working under a bright light over a small, firm bench, hidden somewhere in a secluded corner of their home.
This may seem a little large when viewed through your spotting scope with those tiny holes, but 1.25" will let you ring a 6" steel gong at 400 meters consistently,......and is there need for more accuracy on a coyote sized target? Don't get too caught up in MOA, get that Rifle zeroed properly at a good distance without stringing groups, say at 250 yds, and be able to do your part,...... 1.25MOA will take care of the rest.Consistent MOA with factory rifle/ammo is rare, however, if I were a betting man,.... I say a .243Win Bolt gun, would be a chambering to pull it off.
Seems everyone shot's MOA with factory these days
,.....where not long ago, MOA or consistent sub-MOA, ...was reserved for the guys working under a bright light over a small, firm bench, hidden somewhere in a secluded corner of their home.
I have a 700 SPS stainless that was bedded and a 1/4 inch aluminum rib inserted to stiffen the stock.
I anticipated under 2 inches at 200 meters with a first tim reload using 44 grains of H414 and 80 grain Remington PLHP and the group was just over 1 inch. 44.5 grrains caused the action to be a little stiff with 44.5 grains and it was maybe 1 1/4 for three shots. Good enough I was not going to try and improve on that by reloading and further testing in the rain.
I anticipated under 2 inches at 200 meters with a first tim reload using 44 grains of H414 and 80 grain Remington PLHP and the group was just over 1 inch. 44.5 grrains caused the action to be a little stiff with 44.5 grains and it was maybe 1 1/4 for three shots. Good enough I was not going to try and improve on that by reloading and further testing in the rain.
I've owned many Remington 700 in 243 Win and a well bedded rifle will give you 1/2 - 3/4 MOA 5 shot groups at 200m. The barrel twist is around 1-9" and works great for bullet in the 70gr to 95gr range.
My favorite light bullet loads are:
My favorite light bullet loads are:
- Sierra 6mm 70gr BlitzKing bullet, 38gr of Varget powder with Federal Gold Match primer.
- Sierra 6mm 80gr Blitz or Nolser 6mm 80 Ballistic Tip Varmint, 37gr of Varget powder with Federal Gold Match primer.
gunrunner8
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Kamloops, B.C.
Also the most overlooked and neglected thing for greater accuracy potential is lapping the scope rings. It will guard against any scope bending, dings, scratches and scope sliding. I never came accross rings perfectly aligned and that at least some lapping not needed for perfect scope instalation.
- Location
- Prince Albert, Sk
There are rings available that align perfectly, for the same cost as regular rings and without a lapping kit or elbow grease.
Burris Signature Zee rings let the scope float in the rings and it aligns itself.Also leaves no ring marks with the plastic inserts.
Save yourself the time and cost of lapping.
Burris Signature Zee rings let the scope float in the rings and it aligns itself.Also leaves no ring marks with the plastic inserts.
Save yourself the time and cost of lapping.
Have they improved the stock much since I bought mine two years ago? I did some creative trimming to mine and in the really hot summer days, the bipod would start touching the barrel due to the plastic flexing. So I replaced.
By the way, I am disappointed that the friendly neighbourhood T3 lovers have not chimed in yet!
By the way, I am disappointed that the friendly neighbourhood T3 lovers have not chimed in yet!
- Location
- Dah Soo,ON
Tikka haterz get no rest.
Sub 1.25 MOA wouldnt surprise me if you know how to handload.
Sub 1.25 MOA wouldnt surprise me if you know how to handload.
