Took my 6.5CM rifle system out for the first time...

[MarikinaMan]

I've been shooting a while. All semi-automatics, except for a 22lr bolt gun. I recently purchased a 6.5CM bolt gun.

Boy, oh boy. As much as I expected some work to be done, it was 4-5 times more work than I had in mind.

I consumed 6 episodes of The Everyday Sniper, a gaggle of Kestrel/Panhandle Precision/Cleckner/Hondett Youtube videos, Cleckners book, and a number of other resources. I also taught myself how to use the Kestrel 5700. Add a couple hours measuring dimension off my rifle and projectiles.

I went to the range today with my rifle, a range finder and the Kestrel. I fine tuned my zero (zeroed previously under 15-20mph and gave up), took a weather reading, and peered into my scope at an 8 inch plate at 600 yards.

Dialed in 3.7 mils elevation, 0.7 mils right wind, settled the rifle on my bags, and started my breathing regimen.

First shot was a hit. And so was the second one.


I then attempted to true my ballistic computer via a waterline test.



4 shots, 3 touching a 1.5 inch line and 1 flyer. At 600 yards, I'm calling that good. I used the Litz G7 for my projectile, and disabled the auto bullet length calc, and plugged in my own average measurement of the projectile.

I am stoked that I was able to effectively absorb the basics I'll be working on my wind reading, and developing a load next.

Thanks Kriller for all the help!

[sonofeugene]

I've got a friend who just today completed the paperwork on a 6.5. He'll pick it up in 10 days and then hit the range after he finds a scope for it. Nice shooting!

https://masterpiecearms.com/shop/mpa-65ba-sl-bolt-action-rifle/

[sigstroker]

I've been shooting a while. All semi-automatics, except for a 22lr bolt gun. I recently purchased a 6.5CM bolt gun.

Boy, oh boy. As much as I expected some work to be done, it was 4-5 times more work than I had in mind.

I consumed 6 episodes of The Everyday Sniper, a gaggle of Kestrel/Panhandle Precision/Cleckner/Hondett Youtube videos, Cleckners book, and a number of other resources. I also taught myself how to use the Kestrel 5700. Add a couple hours measuring dimension off my rifle and projectiles.

I went to the range today with my rifle, a range finder and the Kestrel. I fine tuned my zero (zeroed previously under 15-20mph and gave up), took a weather reading, and peered into my scope at an 8 inch plate at 600 yards.

Dialed in 3.7 mils elevation, 0.7 mils right wind, settled the rifle on my bags, and started my breathing regimen.

First shot was a hit. And so was the second one.


I then attempted to true my ballistic computer via a waterline test.



4 shots, 3 touching a 1.5 inch line and 1 flyer. At 600 yards, I'm calling that good. I used the Litz G7 for my projectile, and disabled the auto bullet length calc, and plugged in my own average measurement of the projectile.

I am stoked that I was able to effectively absorb the basics I'll be working on my wind reading, and developing a load next.

Thanks Kriller for all the help!

Wow, you schlepped a paper target all the way out to 600 yards?

[MarikinaMan]

Wow, you schlepped a paper target all the way out to 600 yards?

I drove. But dont most people confirm their range cards?

[smoothy8500]

But don't most people confirm their range cards?

Well, legit precision shooters do.

[ar15barrels]

Wow, you schlepped a paper target all the way out to 600 yards?

I find it much easier to just drive.

[sigstroker]

I drove. But dont most people confirm their range cards?

I don't know what "confirm their range cards" means, but the local range here only goes to 500 yards, and if you want to get out there with a target, you're walking. You're walking back too.

[ar15barrels]

I don't know what "confirm their range cards" means

Confirming your range cards is test firing at some of the distances on your cards to confirm that the cards match reality.
If the cards are wrong, you re-make the cards to match reality.



Cards are in the middle.

[ZombieLivesMatter]

Very nice shooting! That must be the Tikka you recently got.

[theLBC]

i have a logbook. so i can also track any variation for conditions.
just so i am not dependent, i use a mildot master and chart, and i compare with abs and rounds downrange. this way i know i can count on whichever is available and fastest. hoping to do some snow shooting this winter.

[kriller134]