With a custom 308 rifle what would be very good 5 shot group size at 600 yards in inches? The best I've been able to do with any repeatably is 3 1/2" to 4 5/8".
Range Report 308 accuracy expectations
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Re: 308 accuracy expectations
If you can print 3 1/2"-4 5/8 groups @ 600 your just above 1/2 MOA which is very respectable. The word repeatability becomes less realistic the further you go out, I have shot 5 round groups around 3" around 700 yards but there is not realistic to expect to repeat these results every time, there are just too many outside influences such as wind and conditions.
Kirk R
If you can print 3 1/2"-4 5/8 groups @ 600 your just above 1/2 MOA which is very respectable. The word repeatability becomes less realistic the further you go out, I have shot 5 round groups around 3" around 700 yards but there is not realistic to expect to repeat these results every time, there are just too many outside influences such as wind and conditions.
Kirk R
Re: 308 accuracy expectations
I have to admit those groups are shot when condition are quite good.
I next need to see how small a group I can get at 800 yards which is max distance at our range.
I have to admit those groups are shot when condition are quite good.
I next need to see how small a group I can get at 800 yards which is max distance at our range.
Re: 308 accuracy expectations
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ronas</div><div class="ubbcode-body">With a custom 308 rifle what would be very good 5 shot group size at 600 yards in inches? The best I've been able to do with any repeatably is 3 1/2" to 4 5/8". </div></div>
If this is from the bench - first thing is get off the bench, otherwise you have the rifle/ load / technique to a good level - now start working on consistently hitting the target in a variety of conditions - group size does not mean shit if it is off the target
practice under hot, cold, wind, rain, after exertion etc. (keep records) and know what the realistic expectations are for all conditions
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ronas</div><div class="ubbcode-body">With a custom 308 rifle what would be very good 5 shot group size at 600 yards in inches? The best I've been able to do with any repeatably is 3 1/2" to 4 5/8". </div></div>
If this is from the bench - first thing is get off the bench, otherwise you have the rifle/ load / technique to a good level - now start working on consistently hitting the target in a variety of conditions - group size does not mean shit if it is off the target
practice under hot, cold, wind, rain, after exertion etc. (keep records) and know what the realistic expectations are for all conditions
