I finally got a nice bolt action rifle

[armoredman]

CZ 600 Alpha, SIG WHISKEY 3 3-9x50mm scope, and Limb Saver True Track bipod.







I know most internet shooters will cringe at these targets, but it's what I shot at 100 yards, using the bipod off a bench, using 150gr J-Word Hornaday, (factory ammo), and the rifle performed perfectly.





It's been a hot minute since I had a bolt action rifle with scope, especially a GOOD scope, and I've never used a bipod before.
Now why would I post this here? Well, obviously - is there a cast boolit load for .308 Winchester that is good at distance? I am thinking this will be a hunting rifle and fun rifle. Local rifle range only goes to 300 yards, BTW.
Thoughts?

[BLAHUT]

You want to get better, there is that four letter sware word. PRACTICE

[stubshaft]

Not too bad with factory ammo, but good reloads should shrink those groups down.

[hoodat]

It would not be uncommon to knock those groups in half with customized reloads and jacketed bullets. -- easily.

It would be common to get that level of accuracy with the right cast bullet and a little work. -- and possibly better. jd

[FergusonTO35]

Put some rounds through it to get the bore broken in and I guarantee those groups will shrink. Not to mention, you will become accustomed to the rifle.

[Winger Ed.]

Beautiful.

Not to be critical, but unless you have a box of junk ammo, you got a factory defect/lemon,,,,
or you're not doing your part--- that thing should get 1 MOA or better right out of the box.

[charlie b]

Nice rifle.

If you are not already, try using a rear bag along with the bipod. Will help steady things up a bit.

There are already a few threads on .308 cast loads. Yes, they can be fairly accurate with cast

[MarkP]

If the tape is 3/4" wide tape the groups are in the 1.25" range. Not knowing the ambient conditions that seems pretty decent for the first time out with factory rounds. Where I live it is almost always windy. I have shot many groups outisside and inside at 100 and 200 yds. My inside groups were almost always the best groups my rifle or XP-100's ever shot. When I was in Northern Sweden... the snow piled up on fence posts like muffin tops and on the wires. Never seen that here due to the wind always blowing.

[armoredman]

For the first and forth posters - I am a reloader, a boolit caster, and I like shooting, I will most likely shoot it quite a bit here soon, heading out to load ammo in a few minutes!

Not to be critical, but unless you have a box of junk ammo, you got a factory defect/lemon...or you're not doing your part--- that thing should get 1 MOA or better right out of the box

No, that's pretty critical. However, I did say it has been a long time since I tried any type of really good shooting, and I haven't used a scope in quite a long time. I doubt it's a lemon or factory defect, so yeah, it's me.
Ammo used.

If the tape is 3/4" wide tape the groups are in the 1.25" range

First was 1.25, second was 1.2. Targets are MidwayUSA pistol targets, printed on standard printer paper.
Thank you for your replies. I will endeavor to persevere.

[Texas by God]

That’s an interesting rifle. Aluminum receiver, lockable magazine, CZ quality.
I bet you’ll like it a lot.


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[trails4u]

Don't sweat the groups.....wasn't all that long ago MOA was the gold standard, right? New rifle, new scope, unknown/untested load, and admittedly out of practice.....and you're at 1.25. Hell, I'd rather have you on my side than on theirs!!

Keep up the good shootin'.... And it IS good shootin'!

Trails.

[M-Tecs]

For the first and forth posters - I am a reloader, a boolit caster, and I like shooting, I will most likely shoot it quite a bit here soon, heading out to load ammo in a few minutes!

No, that's pretty critical. However, I did say it has been a long time since I tried any type of really good shooting, and I haven't used a scope in quite a long time. I doubt it's a lemon or factory defect, so yeah, it's me.

First was 1.25, second was 1.2. Targets are MidwayUSA pistol targets, printed on standard printer paper.
Thank you for your replies. I will endeavor to persevere.

Neither one of those groups is anything to be concerned about. New factory barrels take at a bit of shooting to settle down. The 308 does require some bench technique particularly with a bipod so recoil management or lack of doesn't adversely affect accuracy.

[Krag 1901]

Shoot a hundred rounds of Jacketed then clean the barrel real good. Then shoot some 314299's sized .310" with 4895 or.... powder of your choice. Might surprise you.

[dverna]

An accurate rifle with a good scope is a joy to shoot. You have many hours of fun to look forward to.

[fastdadio]

CZ 600 recall notice;
https://cz600recall.com

That's a nice looking rifle. Loves me some bolt guns, so thought I'd wander over to their web site and saw the recall banner across the home page. Just thought you should know. Check your serial number on the page.

[pworley1]

Very nice rifle.

[SSGOldfart]

targets look like dead deer @100 yards you might want to try "the load" and are reduced loads to help manage recoil, So you'll shoot more. when you find your load the groups will get smaller,have fun with it
Congrats nice scope I like the 50mm.

[armoredman]

CZ 600 recall notice;
https://cz600recall.com

That's a nice looking rifle. Loves me some bolt guns, so thought I'd wander over to their web site and saw the recall banner across the home page. Just thought you should know. Check your serial number on the page.

Yes, thank you, this is a brand new rifle post recall. Everything they are selling now are corrected. But thank you.

[Texas by God]

Is it a 3 lug bolt to barrel lockup? And can the magazine be loaded from the top while in the rifle?


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[armoredman]

I really don't know what the correct answer is to that - it looks like two sets of two lugs.

Yes, the detachable mag can be filled while in the rifle.