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.308 Long Ranger report from WY
.308 Long Ranger report from WY
Snow finally cleared to get to my property and was able to break in my Long Ranger. I broke the barrel in with factory Hornady Custom 165 gr Interlock ammo. I shot 1 round, cleaned it, then repeated this for a total of 12 times. Then shot 2 groups of 4 rounds each. I did not have a camera with me so I do not have a pic to show. I then tried some factory Hornady Superformance 165 gr SST to sight in my Leupold 2.5 X 8. I was throwing bullets all over the place so I stopped! This past weekend I went out again (with a camera this time) and shot some factory Hornady ELDX 178 gr ammo. What a difference! Attached is a group of 3 at 100 yards and minimal wind at my back. The Long Ranger seems to shoot the best groups after 5 or so rounds through it without cleaning it. I was able to shoot these sub MOA groups all day long!
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Re: .308 Long Ranger report from WY
Nice POIs on those groups. Looks like you have the .308 under good control.
I've read quite a lot on the ELD-X Hornady ammo, which sounds like impressive stuff.
I've read quite a lot on the ELD-X Hornady ammo, which sounds like impressive stuff.
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- North Country Gal
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Re: .308 Long Ranger report from WY
Thanks for the report, PT. Have never used that ammo. May have to give it a try. Still hoping to get that gun in a 223, though.
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- Sir Henry
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I have had one on order for almost a year. Seeing this report makes me hope I get it soon.North Country Gal wrote:Thanks for the report, PT. Have never used that ammo. May have to give it a try. Still hoping to get that gun in a 223, though.
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- JEBar
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Re: .308 Long Ranger report from WY
nicely done .... with groups like that you will quickly find the ammo your Henry likes and get it sighted in to whatever point you wish
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