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I haven't had a chance to shoot my scout for accuracy yet, i mainly just shoot it for kicks. But I have just recently installed a bassett low picatinny mount and a vortex viper 2-7x32 scope, so i had to try. Im not a very good shot.
Rifle is an M1a scout, with some TLC done to the stock such as GC clearance, and clearing the hand guard. GC is shimmed, and receiver is shimmed for extra front ferrel pressure. Sadlak Tin piston and spring guide to wrap it up.
Ammunition was Radway green for 50 yard sight in, and then black hills 168g BTHPM and 175g, and Hornady 168g BTHPM.
Weather was garbage, 12*F and 15mph gusts. I couldn't feel my fingers, which actually might have helped because i had to actually think about what i was doing, instead of just feeling it out.
Also, a bit of a letdown for me is that my bassett mount shot loose. I didn't notice it until i got home and was cleaning, but it sure did. Just a little. I dropped some theadlocker on it this time and used a torque wrench instead of the tool. I couldnt get solid elevation adjustment, which should of kicked me in the brain, but i was suffering mild hypothermia at the time.
HOWEVER:
My rifle still shot awesome! Im super excited and impressed. I couldnt adjust elevation and get it dead nuts, but i was able to drop some impressive groups.
Hornady 168 doesnt like me, or my scope was loose at the time, but i was shooting around 2" with it. My last group with it was a deplorable 2.71"
Black hills 175 and 168, both awesome. Averaged just under 1.2"! A few were less, and a few were more. Definitely grabbing more of this and hitting the range when its both warm and and with a tight mount!
Im pretty confident that even with my poor shooting ability, i can hit 1" or better with a good day and some concentration! Ill also be grabbing a DWP cheek rest soon!
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Rifle is an M1a scout, with some TLC done to the stock such as GC clearance, and clearing the hand guard. GC is shimmed, and receiver is shimmed for extra front ferrel pressure. Sadlak Tin piston and spring guide to wrap it up.
Ammunition was Radway green for 50 yard sight in, and then black hills 168g BTHPM and 175g, and Hornady 168g BTHPM.
Weather was garbage, 12*F and 15mph gusts. I couldn't feel my fingers, which actually might have helped because i had to actually think about what i was doing, instead of just feeling it out.
Also, a bit of a letdown for me is that my bassett mount shot loose. I didn't notice it until i got home and was cleaning, but it sure did. Just a little. I dropped some theadlocker on it this time and used a torque wrench instead of the tool. I couldnt get solid elevation adjustment, which should of kicked me in the brain, but i was suffering mild hypothermia at the time.
HOWEVER:
My rifle still shot awesome! Im super excited and impressed. I couldnt adjust elevation and get it dead nuts, but i was able to drop some impressive groups.
Hornady 168 doesnt like me, or my scope was loose at the time, but i was shooting around 2" with it. My last group with it was a deplorable 2.71"
Black hills 175 and 168, both awesome. Averaged just under 1.2"! A few were less, and a few were more. Definitely grabbing more of this and hitting the range when its both warm and and with a tight mount!
Im pretty confident that even with my poor shooting ability, i can hit 1" or better with a good day and some concentration! Ill also be grabbing a DWP cheek rest soon!
