My 22 shoots 1/2" groups at 50 yards/meters all day! Really? Prove it!

On another note,why does this thread only have three stars as a rating??? It's an awesome thread and would have a better chance of a sticky if it were rated 5 stars.
 
I gave this a go today at the CDTSA 50 yard line. I didn't quite make it but came close. The rifle is a CZ 452 Varmint with the YoDave Trigger Kit topped with a Bushnell 6-18 AO. Today I was shooting SK Subsonic. I blew the challenge on the 2nd target but overall I was pleased and I think with better ammo I may be up for the challenge.





The group sizes were as follows:

1) .691 (.471) - 10 shots
2) .932 (.712)
3) .749 (.579) - 10 shots
4) .539 (.319)
5) .658 (.438) - 10 shots
6) .961 (.741)
7) .543 (.323) - 10 shots
8) .644 (.424)
9) .765 (.545) - 10 shots
 
Ok, so I've wanted to complete this for a while, and here's my entry. I hope it's OK that I used shoot n' see patches on my target. All groups were shot consecutively, the shown target was my third attempt.

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Whole target showing all 5 groups.

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Rifle used was a CZ 452 Varmint with Weaver Tactical 4-20x50mm scope. The rest was sand bags and ammunition used was Eley Club Xtra.

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Smallest group shown with calipers. It measured 0.403" edge to edge, or 0.183" center to center.

Group sizes, center to center (measuring edge to edge, then subtracting 0.22") starting with the top left going clockwise, finishing with the center group were:

0.183"
0.390"
0.273"
0.286"
0.337"

Average = 0.294" (rounded up)
 
Rifle: CZ 452 Varmint .22LR (Yodave 2nd lightest trigger spring, otherwise, almost brand new rifle, bone stock)
Scope: Vector Sentinel 4-16x50 with MP reticle (set at 10x power)
Ammo: Eley Sport (green box)
Rest: MTM Case-Guard (I know....)
Distance: 49.6 meters (54.2 yards)

Groups (edge to edge - bullet diameter = center to center):
0.509 - 0.220 = 0.289
0.586 - 0.220 = 0.366
0.718 - 0.220 = 0.498
0.612 - 0.220 = 0.392
0.453 - 0.220 = 0.233

Average: 0.5756 - 0.220 = 0.3556

Best group: 0.453 - 0.220 = 0.233

Center to center average for 5 groups: 0.3556"

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Today I managed to get out for a rimfires only range session. Never even thought about shooting this challenge but after myself and a friend shot 11 consecutive 5-shot groups that averaged .329" I will return prepared to make an official attempt.

Gun: Anschutz 1827 Biathlon (54 action) with 4-12AO scope.
Ammo: Lapua Center-X

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Almost there with my cheap rifle, expensive scope.
First time in indoor range, really poor light :(. Anyway, I am glad with the result.

Rifle: NS522 .22LR (Pillared by myself, glued action :)=failed glass bedding)
Scope: Bushnell Elite 6500 4.5-30X50
Ammo: Eley Practice
Rest: see photo
Distance: 50 meters















 
here is my failed attempt. did the challenge twice this morning and i always seem to choke at the last couple groups.

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target 1
group 1-0.255
group 2-0.487
group 3-0.563
group 4-0.339
group 5-0.550
average-0.439

target 2
group 1-0.590
group 2-0.492
group 3-0.343
group 4-0.410
group 5-0.234
Average-0.414

the rifle is savage mark ii besv. ammo is sk pistol match (not sure if performance will be effected if i use this ammo in a rifle.


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im gonna give it another shot next week see what happens.
 
Almost there with my cheap rifle, expensive scope.
First time in indoor range, really poor light :(. Anyway, I am glad with the result.

Rifle: NS522 .22LR (Pillared by myself, glued action :)=failed glass bedding)
Scope: Bushnell Elite 6500 4.5-30X50
Ammo: Eley Practice
Rest: see photo
Distance: 50 meters


Nice groups. I mean no offence but are you sure you are measuring correctly? From the outside of the full bullet diameters before subtracting your .224? Judging from your tape that center grouping looks much larger than .53"? Looks closer to 11/16" or .68"
The groups generally look larger than typical for the size indicated. Not trying to call you out just asking if they are in fact measured correctly.
The group in the top left corner is indicated as the same size as the center group but appears smaller.
 
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