Not a bad group

[Hendrix's rifle]

Just got in from some load testing and to say I'm happy is an understatement. The following groups were shot at 110 yards in conditions that were frankly shocking. Also, I didn't have the bipod on so was using my rucksack (forgot to put it in my bag...) wind speed was 7mph ish up to 20mph when it was gusting quite badly. I tried taking shots in between gusts but alas, not everything goes to plan both groups were an inch or under

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That group was just over .8inches, it is a 5 shot group may I add, I think one of the bullets went through the same hole. I have a feeling if it wasn't windy and I was steady it would have been a ragged hole.

 

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That again was a 5 shot group, the one at the very bottom was when I was sighting it in so ignore that one, you can however clearly see its bang on an inch. With a bit of luck when I next get out it won't be as windy and il try it in daytime when I can!

Anyway, them 2 groups look most promising, the more powder the better the group by the looks of it. The 2 other groups opened up but on the last 1 I shot (the .8 one) it had started tightening back up and I have another 1.3g before max load with no signs of pressure YET.

Having just measured the other 2 none of the groups were over 1.3inches. One very happy but tired lad so off to bed