ShaggyRS6 Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Firstly, this was my first time shooting a FAC rifle. Secondly it was ******* hard and I had a 15 MPH wind from left to right of the target. Zeroring was gonna be impossible, but I thought as long as I aimed at the center of the target, I would get some grouping results. I was amazed at the results. Let me know your thoughts. The range was 60 Yards bang on. Did not want to go any further out else the bullet would not have hit the target due to the wind. I have made no changed to the scope since leaving the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suggs Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 all things considerd mate thats pretty good for a first time outing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
young airgunner Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 looks like it prefers federal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_HMR Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Congrats on the new rifle should be a great setup. Imo shooting in those sort of conditions is pointless and wont really tell you that much i think you'll need to pick a flat calm day and try a couple of 5 shot groups at 60 yards pick the best ammo and step it out to 100yards. The rifle should be grouping no more than an 1nch at 100 yards with its favourite ammo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted October 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 I thought it was shooting the Fedral rather well in **** poor conditions though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 I thought it was shooting the Fedral rather well in **** poor conditions though :o i have the very same 17, and will only group with the feds so much for all the clever clogs that try and tell you there all the same :yp: :yp: know all's fully floated the barrel aswell , tightened up the groups pretty well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Alhtough it don't sound much 15 mph is quite blowy ,and I agree it's a waste of time in these conditions but has it's your new toy you could'nt help yourself . Lightening the trigger will make hell of a differenceas well @ 60 yds in ideal conditions I would say you want to be looking for less than 1/2" and at 100 yds around 1" .Yes there are some tighter groups than that out there but achieving them on a consistant and regular basis is another story .......Fisherman's tales spring to mind ,but not on this forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Cuppraman Congratulations on your new aquisition. Whilst I can understand you wish to try it out I fear that you have wasted your time and ammo. The HMR is fickle and suseptable to wind, therefore your test results are of little value at the moment, other than you probably had a good time. Wait for a much better day, and go again. Enjoy! webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conor Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Alhtough it don't sound much 15 mph is quite blowy ,and I agree it's a waste of time in these conditions but has it's your new toy you could'nt help yourself . Lightening the trigger will make hell of a differenceas well @ 60 yds in ideal conditions I would say you want to be looking for less than 1/2" and at 100 yds around 1" .Yes there are some tighter groups than that out there but achieving them on a consistant and regular basis is another story .......Fisherman's tales spring to mind ,but not on this forum my sako quad and my friends one in hmr will shoot half inch groups as long as you dont heat them up too much. as many groups as you like and im not telling porkies. that is with hornady 17gr vmax, will do it with the remington 17gr ammo also. must be them dodgy cz's that cant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex lad Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 i have the very same 17, and will only group with the feds so much for all the clever clogs that try and tell you there all the same :o know all's fully floated the barrel aswell , tightened up the groups pretty well Dito!! Don't know if you know the history of your rifle , but mine took about 500-600 rounds to settle down :yp: :yp: If you haven't already, get the trigger done asap :yp: this will help get those 1/2inch hundred yard groups :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted October 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 i have the very same 17, and will only group with the feds so much for all the clever clogs that try and tell you there all the same :o know all's fully floated the barrel aswell , tightened up the groups pretty well Dito!! Don't know if you know the history of your rifle , but mine took about 500-600 rounds to settle down :yp: :yp: If you haven't already, get the trigger done asap :yp: this will help get those 1/2inch hundred yard groups :yp: How and where do I get the trigger kit? Cam I fit it myself? In fact, the guy in the shop said the trigger was adjustable I think. Are they adjustable by default? Or does this mean I have a trigger kit in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex lad Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 You can get them from these guys http://www.rimfiremagic.co.uk/trigger_kits.html Easy to fit, only a few mins with a file and job done Totaly transforms the trigger!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Nice day today to get some serious zero'ing done ( well it is up here- nice and sunny with no wind). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted October 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Thanks very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 it think £75 for a trigger job is a bit steep (but if needs must) - have you tried the adjuster screws for the trigger yet lee?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted October 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 it think £75 for a trigger job is a bit steep (but if needs must) - have you tried the adjuster screws for the trigger yet lee?? Nope not yet. Will give that a go at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 my sako quad and my friends one in hmr will shoot half inch groups as long as you dont heat them up too much. as many groups as you like and im not telling porkies. that is with hornady 17gr vmax, will do it with the remington 17gr ammo also. must be them dodgy cz's that cant! 5 shot group @ 100yds ......Not bad for a dodgy Cz ...........I've lost count the amount of times I've clover leafed with three shot's only for the next 2 to open the group right up over 1" . What's your best 10 shot group then ? CupramanRR : Although it's expensive get that trigger done mate ........It'll be money well spent ......There's alot of DIY botch jobs out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted October 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Will do, thanks for all the advice guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Oh being as your putting your BEST group up here you go 100yds 9 shots fed v max oh and by the way ITS NOT a fifty pence piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conor Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 id give it about two clicks to the right ive! will shoot some groups at the weekend, the dodgy cz remark was to be taken lightly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted October 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Trigger Kit Ordered. Rifle Basix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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