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6.5 mike
07-30-2009, 09:10 PM
Took the o3a3 I'd gotten a while back to the range along with my hiwall today, it was the easist rifle to shoot I've had in a long time. I'd loaded some lee 160s & 16 grs of old 2400 in fed cases, it's about like shooting a 22 mag. Guessed at the elevation setting & first shot was 1 1/2 in out of the bull right of the bat. No recoil & no leading at all. Plus this one has a very smooth, crisp trigger. Only shot at 50 yds but shows this one will shoot. Bore is .302/.309 & boolit is .303/,311 seems like these two were made for each other. I'm a happy camper. Gota go load some more.
tactikel
08-12-2009, 07:50 PM
I took my '03-A3 out today and had a very similar experience. 16 grs of 2400 and the lee 160grs gave me a 9/16" 5 shot group at 50 yards. 13 grs of Unique gave me a best group of 1/2" at 50 yards. At 100 yards both loads opened up to about 4-5". Is the load to light to give stability at longer ranges? does anybody have advice on laddering up (go up 1gr at at time? or maybe 2 grs.). I had no leading or any funtioning problems. I love the light loads (shot 150 rounds of 30-06 and had one of the most enjoyable days at the range ever!!) Thanks to all who have shared their experiences! :drinks:
RU shooter
08-12-2009, 10:10 PM
I took my '03-A3 out today and had a very similar experience. 16 grs of 2400 and the lee 160grs gave me a 9/16" 5 shot group at 50 yards. 13 grs of Unique gave me a best group of 1/2" at 50 yards. At 100 yards both loads opened up to about 4-5". Is the load to light to give stability at longer ranges? does anybody have advice on laddering up (go up 1gr at at time? or maybe 2 grs.). I had no leading or any funtioning problems. I love the light loads (shot 150 rounds of 30-06 and had one of the most enjoyable days at the range ever!!) Thanks to all who have shared their experiences! :drinks: I use a very similar load out to 200 yds in CMP style matches with that boolit and others in that range ,I use 14 grs of Unique and have no issues,I am curious as to why your group went from .5" to 4" in such a short distance though?

Tim