Picked up my Remington 700 SPS Tactical .308 today from the dealer. What an awesome rifle! This is my first scoped rifle and I haven't shot a rifle since 1990, my Dad's .30-06 (which he now gave to me). I think I under estimated the power and kick of this thing! My first shot completely caught me off guard. Its been awhile since I shot the -06, but I can't imagine that kicking much worse than this thing! When you shoot, the barrel literally hops to the right, bipod and all. It probably moves at least 5 feet off target! Not sure if I'm doing something wrong to cause that, but I was shooting in the prone supported position and had a very stable stance.
Anyway, it really likes Federal Gold 165gr. I was shooting this "Fushion" 165gr at first and seemed like the gun wouldn't sight in. I switched over to the Federal and the grouping was much much better. I love the BSA scope. The windage/elevation adjustments are very accurate, the focus is very nice and the cross hair is comfortable. I just odered a new one piece scope rail, because I need to move the scope rearward. It was too uncomfortable having to "lean" forward on the stock, and I felt like it was difficult to get my face in the exact position every time. I just kept moving my face until the scope was viewed properly (no dark areas) and then stopped. This left my face about 3" from the scope, but it felt like I had my neck out to get it there.
Overall I am very very pleased with the gun. I think it has the accuracy potential way outside my ability at this point. At one point while sighting in, I must not have had the stock real tight to my shoulder, because when it recoiled, the scope barely touched my nose. No mark left, but enough to get me flinching on the following shots. I finally calmed down and worked on my BRASS technique. Thats when I started putting every round in the bullseye triangle.
This isn't the best grouping I am aware, but I don't think it's terrible for my first time out with the gun. Tomorrow I am heading out with an old friend to do some more practice.
Sorry for the small pics, these from my phone. I'll bring the digital tomorrow.
Question - this gun has a 1/12 barrel twist. What is the lighest grain you recommend shooting? Are there any "Target" loads that are very accurate without paying $30 a box?
Anyway, it really likes Federal Gold 165gr. I was shooting this "Fushion" 165gr at first and seemed like the gun wouldn't sight in. I switched over to the Federal and the grouping was much much better. I love the BSA scope. The windage/elevation adjustments are very accurate, the focus is very nice and the cross hair is comfortable. I just odered a new one piece scope rail, because I need to move the scope rearward. It was too uncomfortable having to "lean" forward on the stock, and I felt like it was difficult to get my face in the exact position every time. I just kept moving my face until the scope was viewed properly (no dark areas) and then stopped. This left my face about 3" from the scope, but it felt like I had my neck out to get it there.
Overall I am very very pleased with the gun. I think it has the accuracy potential way outside my ability at this point. At one point while sighting in, I must not have had the stock real tight to my shoulder, because when it recoiled, the scope barely touched my nose. No mark left, but enough to get me flinching on the following shots. I finally calmed down and worked on my BRASS technique. Thats when I started putting every round in the bullseye triangle.
This isn't the best grouping I am aware, but I don't think it's terrible for my first time out with the gun. Tomorrow I am heading out with an old friend to do some more practice.



Sorry for the small pics, these from my phone. I'll bring the digital tomorrow.
Question - this gun has a 1/12 barrel twist. What is the lighest grain you recommend shooting? Are there any "Target" loads that are very accurate without paying $30 a box?