First Rifle (if a daisy lever BB doesn't count) range report

natesfitness

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Hi all,

Well I took my new to me rifle out to the range for the first time on Saturday morning. Its a Remington 700 SPS Buckmaster, 300 win mag topped off with a Bushnell Sportsman. (Bushnell 4200 on the way)

Heres a picture of the new toy

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My first day at the range shooting something other then an air gun went great. it kicks pretty hard but it really made it all the more fun to shoot. I really didn't realize how difficult holding those cross hairs still are (even at 100 yards)

Here's a picture of the target I shot from 100 yards, I wouldn't call them groups but its a start.

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The first few things I have planned for the rifle is a heavy target barrel and a Harris Bipod and for the shooting its a ton of practice. I really never realize how much fun shooting really is and I'm itching to get back to the range on Tuesday.
 
It is a sickness for sure.

You picked a helluva thumper for a first gun; practice is always good, but be wary of the fact light guns/big cartridge combos are bad for creating flinches, but if you can shoot that well, you can shoot just about anything.

Have fun!
 
I started with a 300, by about 4 months, all the shots were on paper at 100y :redface:

Took about 6-7 months before I shot anything anyone could call a group, now it's down under 1 inch at 100y. Still working on it though....
 
Obtunded said:
It is a sickness for sure.

You picked a helluva thumper for a first gun; practice is always good, but be wary of the fact light guns/big cartridge combos are bad for creating flinches, but if you can shoot that well, you can shoot just about anything.

Have fun!
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The first time I pulled the trigger is was one hell of a surprise I'll say that much. After a couple shots I was loving it.

I can see how you can develop a flinch, I did read this and made a conscious effort to keep my eyes open and follow through every time. Do you have any tips on avoiding any kind of flinch while I'm starting without any bad habits?
 
Gotta say BB to 300 Win Mag is quite a jump. 300 WM isn't that bad if your length of pull is good, but it would've been nice to have something more intermediate, a 308 win even. That having been said, get some snap caps and dry fire a lot so you don't associate trigger break with recoil.
 
redman said:
Gotta say BB to 300 Win Mag is quite a jump. 300 WM isn't that bad if your length of pull is good, but it would've been nice to have something more intermediate, a 308 win even. That having been said, get some snap caps and dry fire a lot so you don't associate trigger break with recoil.
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One this I did find is I have to wrap my hand around the stock in a uncomfortable position to actually get a decent trigger squeeze, it just seemed a little akward unless I was just snapping my tigger finger back, and when I did that there was a lot of scope momevemt.

I could have just been because I was shooting from a bench, I may try standing up or prone and see if I can get a more confortable grip or can I lightned the trigger pull somehow?
 
I find the loud bang so exciting when I shoot, brings a smile to my eyes everytime. :D:dancingbanana:

Except my shoulder isn't fond of more than a dozen or so "heavier" rounds. :redface:
 
natesfitness said:
One this I did find is I have to wrap my hand around the stock in a uncomfortable position to actually get a decent trigger squeeze, it just seemed a little akward unless I was just snapping my tigger finger back, and when I did that there was a lot of scope momevemt.

I could have just been because I was shooting from a bench, I may try standing up or prone and see if I can get a more confortable grip or can I lightned the trigger pull somehow?
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That could mean that your length of pull is too short if you can wrap your hand around like that... I remember when I started shooting a year ago (yeah, I'm a young tyke compared to the geezers here ;) ), the stock was never snug against my shoulder because it was too short. My friend's 308 win. hunting rifle felt punishing because it would always slam back - I had to kind of force my shoulder into it to make it fit right... Anyway, thing was too small. I got an adjustable stock for my rifle and made the length of pull perfect and it's super comfortable.

If you can insert some spacers at the back of your stock, do it so that when you rest the recoil pad in the crook of your elbow, your index finger pad should be right on the trigger. Mind you, that's a rule of thumb - make sure it fits for you. That'll help in your follow through and your groups should tighten up as well if you do some dry firing as well.

Also, I'm not sure if this was brought up, but your barrel has a sporter profile, so it'll heat up pretty quick after about three shots... I know on my barrel (target profile, so thicker & heats up slower), I shoot best when it's warm to the touch. Bear that in mind when shooting groups - give it time to cool down. I usually take a break after 10 rounds on a summer day - in winter or a cold day I don't have to (fluting helps it cool somewhat quicker, with heat mirage being a downside). I suggest taking a break after 3 for you.

I'm sure some veterans will have their say here as well. That having been said, when I did try 300 Win after about 6 months with my 308, it wasn't that bad at all. It just would've been nice if you practiced on something more intermediate.
 
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