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Range Report First groupings on the New R700

J Walden

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Sep 7, 2008
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So I have the R700 SPS in .308, shooting 147 grains at 100 yards, winds were from 3-0 MPH, less than a quarter value. First group was at the right side of the target, 5 shots. Second group was 5 shots high, then I lowered the elevation. Last group was shot my buddy Gus from Canada, the other sporadic holes were from him when I was teaching him how to shoot.

The bullets were Winchester 147 grain FMJ boat tails, and FGMM GM215-M, powder is Winchester 748 ball. Powder load is 45 grains approximately. Muzzle velocity is around 2650-2700 FPS, figures aren't exact but those are the recipes.

We got there too late to properly get the zeroes at 200, 500, and 700, but thats for Tuesday.
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This was a full view of the target, again sporadic shots from Gus and me, my first groups were off cause I didnt zero the scope back haha. I had too much windage to the right.
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Whatcha think?