Advanced Marksmanship Groups at longer range

[bth87]

Just for curiosity's sake I was wondering what the more experienced shooters expect for groups on paper at say 500 meters. I see tons of really tiny groups shot at 100 and 200 meters which is all well and good, but I feel its difficult to judge ones proficiency at such short range as wind and other variables are not as influential at these ranges. Any insight is as always appreciated.
Ben

 

[Niles Coyote]

Re: Groups at longer range

My load test at 500y w/ .308 scenars, dots are 3" groups are 5 rounds each.

 

[Sterling Shooter]

Re: Groups at longer range

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bth87</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just for curiosity's sake I was wondering what the more experienced shooters expect for groups on paper at say 500 meters. I see tons of really tiny groups shot at 100 and 200 meters which is all well and good, but I feel its difficult to judge ones proficiency at such short range as wind and other variables are not as influential at these ranges. Any insight is as always appreciated.
Ben </div></div>

What I expect is all bullets to go into the first bullet hole on any target at any distance. Since, I do not typically get what I expect, even though I'm applying the principles of marksmanship, I will analyze the shot call/strike to better understand why I did not know exactly where the rifle was pointed. You can look at world records for an understanding of what is possible from a really good shooter, which may inspire you appreciate what's been possible so far.

 

[bth87]

Re: Groups at longer range

Sterling shooter- a very wise statement I guess I should have rephrased my question as being what you would find as acceptable groups at the aforementioned range?

 

[vman]

Re: Groups at longer range

Niles, mid left centre target... hell yea !

Shame about that flier otherwise that would be a fantastic group worth framing

Curious to see what others post up

 

[Skyking]

Re: Groups at longer range

This is my best 820 yard 8 shoot group. Gap 7wsm 180 vld's. Not on paper, but still really happy with it. The black dot is the size of the bottom of a spray paint can. Whatever that is.

 

[vman]

Re: Groups at longer range

Thats sweeet dude

Nice setup with the gong! I would like to build something like this one day

 

[Zilla]

Re: Groups at longer range

Here's 5 at 1328 yards. Measured 6.8 inches.

Here's two 5 shot groups at 1538 yards. The top one was about 12", the bottom around 18".