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    Posted: May/25/2010 at 06:35
 8 shots not trying to be sarcastic, just wanted to be sure you looked at this.
 
 
 This was the first target with a brand new barrel and new loads. (see original post)
 
 
 5 sighter shots to foul barrel and see how much scope adjustment was needed
 
 
 Next 5 measures out to be .566 with a pulled shot. these are shots 90-94.
 
  6 shots with one I severly jerked so I tried the 6th but should have let the barrel cool first.Shots are #95-101.
 This is from 260rem. model 11 Savage that I built with a Shilen 1:8 twist 26" chrome molly varmint contour barrel.
 Load is 140 gr. SMK  34 gr. IMR 4895 CCI primer oal 2.754 which is .018 off the lands.
 
  The target dots are 3/4" @100yds. I think my next option is a better scope, at 12x the dots were a little blurry but that is my eyes, I will probably have to go with something in the 16-20 range but need to stay at 3 or 4 on the low end because I want to use this for hunting. I think I am just going to wait for the new SWFA model.For the time being I might swap over one of my SS 20's.
 Thanks for the constructive critism on the last post. I still think a lot had to due with the weather and the fact it was a new barrel and that was the first time shooting it.Any suggestions appreciated.
 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Steelbenz Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May/25/2010 at 09:03
My friend 8 is out of pocket at the moment, but I think I can take the liberty to speak on his behalf in this matter.  "There you go, I knew you could get a better group out of that thing."   LOL!

Seriously, Good Shooting!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Bigdaddy0381 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May/25/2010 at 09:15

Mucho improvement!!

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote SD Dog Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May/25/2010 at 10:59
Nice improvement.  
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Kickboxer Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May/25/2010 at 12:12

Very good.  Just a question... what is your trigger weight set to?   I'm conducting an experiment...

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote rjtfroggy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May/25/2010 at 13:33
 Kickboxer it is an accutrigger and I haven't checked to be honest. What ever the factory set it at is where it is.If I was to make an assumption I would say 5lbs..
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 8shots Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May/27/2010 at 03:20
I did a quick log-in at an internet cafe to get my OT fix.
 
Nice going and I new the rifle (and you) could do better, hence my earlier comments.
 
I would say that a lighter trigger pull, under 1lb, would take care of another 1/4 inch!!! It may just be the cause of your flyers.


Edited by 8shots - May/27/2010 at 03:21
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote SVT_Tactical Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May/27/2010 at 07:58
I have to agree with 8's on the trigger..... at 5# you're putting a heck of a group up.  Just think about how tight they would get if you really worked it.  That said being you stated you wanted to keep it for a hunting rig I dont' think i would go under 3-4#.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote billyburl2 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May/27/2010 at 23:09
If it is the basic model Accu-trigger(not the target model) turning all the way down is about 2.5 lbs., very-crisp, and SAFE. I really like mine!
If it is tourist season, why can't we shoot them?
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Btw, very nice shooting!
If it is tourist season, why can't we shoot them?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Kickboxer Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May/29/2010 at 14:03
2.5 - 3.0 lb would be a good trigger weight and not too light for hunting. 
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