new savage mkii 100y target shooter help
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More magnification is better, I'd say 24x min. I just picked up a Sightron SIII 8-32x hoping to try it out this weekend. Ammo wise, you're really gunna have to dip into the $15-$20+ / box stuff and lot test! Out of my rifle, Midas + shot well at 50 and the best at 100, X-act was the best at 50 but had significant vertical issues at 100. Test as much as you can and see. Welcome to the rimfire accuracy rabbit hole!
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Bit out of topic, and mean no disrespect, but why buy another homely Savage? I love my MKIIF and MKIGY. Savage is still a low end although very accurate rifle. Get at least a CZ452/3/5, they are good value now at Reliable Gun or on the EE.
BTW, my MKIIF with an older Japan made Bushnell Sportview 3-9 x 32AO was able to shoot 1 inch, 5-shot groups at 100 meters using Winchester Dynapoints. I'd say 3 out of 5 groups were that good. The other two had flyers to1.5 inches or more. This on a calm morning 7 yrs ago. I havent shot this rifle at 100 meters since.
So you don't need expensive scopes to achieve great accuracy at 100 meters.
BTW, my MKIIF with an older Japan made Bushnell Sportview 3-9 x 32AO was able to shoot 1 inch, 5-shot groups at 100 meters using Winchester Dynapoints. I'd say 3 out of 5 groups were that good. The other two had flyers to1.5 inches or more. This on a calm morning 7 yrs ago. I havent shot this rifle at 100 meters since.
So you don't need expensive scopes to achieve great accuracy at 100 meters.
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There's lots of fun things at 100 yds. I used to shoot lollipops and Ritz crackers at 100 yds with my savages. Shooting for groups is a whole different game. You don't need a rail to go out to 100 it's just 6-7" up from 50.Money spent on a good optic is well worth it. I would suggest a minimum of 24x. A cheap Mueller target 8-32 is around 300$ on amazon. I would spend $$$ on an optic and good ammo before buying another savage. Those 2 things will improve your accuracy. Wind makes a big difference at 100.I use vortex HST 6-24×50,s on my 2 Anschutz. They work well with my myopia and I like the reticle. The Mueller target has a decent reticle. I'm not a fan of the sightron reticles.
Man I must seem hard headed here guys and probly am haha I like the mkii and have a hard time parting with others but I'm considering parting with one once I get an fvsr set up. I also have kids getting at the shooting stage so having a few to hand down and get them bench shooting is also my plan.
You won't need a 20MOA rail for shooting at 100. When you're ready to his past 200, then it might be helpful. Scopes will depend on your budget. I like Vortex right now, but I've been reading bad things about their newer stuff lately. I also like Bushnell and Nikon for affordable glass. Check the optics section for info on optics. As for ammo, look for Eley, Lapua, RWS or even Wolf. It's not easy to find at the usual shops, but with a bit of searching, you can source them in Canada.
Having said all that, it seems to me you want to slap together another out-of-the-box rifle with decent optics for shooting top end ammo. I think you'd be better off looking at a higher end rifle is you want to get into some serious target shooting; but shooting at 100 yards with 22LR really doesn't require high end stuff. The most important question to answer here is one of budget. How much do you want to spend? That's ultimately what should dictate what to buy. Another Savage will do you well, if that's what you want. But if you want to get into some serious shooting, maybe consider Anschutz?
Again, it depends on your wants, needs and budget. We can give you all sorts of recommendations, but shooting high dollar ammo through an average rifle with a decent scope isn't going to make much of a difference at 100 yards.
Having said all that, it seems to me you want to slap together another out-of-the-box rifle with decent optics for shooting top end ammo. I think you'd be better off looking at a higher end rifle is you want to get into some serious target shooting; but shooting at 100 yards with 22LR really doesn't require high end stuff. The most important question to answer here is one of budget. How much do you want to spend? That's ultimately what should dictate what to buy. Another Savage will do you well, if that's what you want. But if you want to get into some serious shooting, maybe consider Anschutz?
Again, it depends on your wants, needs and budget. We can give you all sorts of recommendations, but shooting high dollar ammo through an average rifle with a decent scope isn't going to make much of a difference at 100 yards.
Tack driving accuracy without any proof . . . Time to put up some evidence!
Have you tried the 50 yard challenge?
Since you are rather secretive about your location there is little point inviting you to a 100 yard of 100 meter match.
Did you realize you started a post and half the entries are yours?
Have you tried the 50 yard challenge?
Since you are rather secretive about your location there is little point inviting you to a 100 yard of 100 meter match.
Did you realize you started a post and half the entries are yours?
Yes I'm aware and from saint john nb area horseman2. I'm new to site and can't try any challenge til spring as there is alot of snow here. I also don't need to prove anything to anyone over a computer for the record nor does my location have anything to do with my question or seeking recommendations
I've shot my BVT out to 200. I got the best accuracy/consistency from using CCI SV and Eley Practice. But it took a LOT more clicks of elevation compared to the higher velocity HV ammo.
Noting ahead of time that I'm not the world's best bench rest shooter and I just use whatever blocks are at the range I found I was able to keep the SV and EP ammo to roughly a 3 inch group 7 or 8 out of ten. Some of the issue may have been wind related. With no way to tell really which direction or how strong it is I just aimed and shot with no allowance for wind. Typically when I shot this rifle at that distance it's been light but rolling around winds in the range due to trees and tall side berms.
My Mk II BVT uses a Nikon Prostaff Rimfire 2-7x40. That doesn't seem like much compared to other options being given but I found it allows me to easily see a 4 inch handgun steel Caldwell flip up target at 200. And it's hot hidden behind the cross hairs or anything like that. And the Nikon glass remains wonderfully clear even at full zoom. Something that no other equal or cheaper scope I've looked through can manage. I strongly believe that the Nikon scopes are a real sleeper for cost vs performance.
Noting ahead of time that I'm not the world's best bench rest shooter and I just use whatever blocks are at the range I found I was able to keep the SV and EP ammo to roughly a 3 inch group 7 or 8 out of ten. Some of the issue may have been wind related. With no way to tell really which direction or how strong it is I just aimed and shot with no allowance for wind. Typically when I shot this rifle at that distance it's been light but rolling around winds in the range due to trees and tall side berms.
My Mk II BVT uses a Nikon Prostaff Rimfire 2-7x40. That doesn't seem like much compared to other options being given but I found it allows me to easily see a 4 inch handgun steel Caldwell flip up target at 200. And it's hot hidden behind the cross hairs or anything like that. And the Nikon glass remains wonderfully clear even at full zoom. Something that no other equal or cheaper scope I've looked through can manage. I strongly believe that the Nikon scopes are a real sleeper for cost vs performance.
