I've got brag a little

[model14]

I have been working hard toward the goal of a 2", bench rest, group at 100 yards with my 686 6". This morning I achieved that !!!! Perfect conditions with no wind and very sunny. I use a Thompson Center 7 power scope. My load is:
Remington case
WSP primer
Vihta Vuori N110 powder at (17.2 grains)
Hornady 125 grn HP-XTP bullet.
I just had to brag

 

[model14]

I have been working hard toward the goal of a 2", bench rest, group at 100 yards with my 686 6". This morning I achieved that !!!! Perfect conditions with no wind and very sunny. I use a Thompson Center 7 power scope. My load is:
Remington case
WSP primer
Vihta Vuori N110 powder at (17.2 grains)
Hornady 125 grn HP-XTP bullet.
I just had to brag

 

[Iggy]

That thar is good shootin' I don't care who you are!!

Well done!!

 

[Oldrifleman]

I would brag more than a little, I know a fair number of rifle shooters that have trouble with 2 inches at 100yrds.

 

[pbslinger]

Way to go! Many 686's seem to be very accurate. How many shots in your group?

 

[Bullseye Smith]

Where are the PICTURES at? The post isn't anygood without pictures of the target and gun

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[ENH]

So satisfing when it all comes together. A target to keep for sure.

 

[model14]

Thanks for the kudos. The velocity for this load is about 1440 fps. It was a 5 shot group. Once I saw through the scope what was happening, I stopped at 5 shots. I was chicken to shoot anymore (too much pressure

) Tell me quick how to post a picture and I will upload the target and gun. Thanks again.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

go to PhotoBucket and join, up load your PICS to it and go under the picture and go to the bottom listing that starts with "IMG" left click and it will high light then right click and copy and them insirt in post.

http://s11.photobucket.com

 

[mississippi revolverman]

If I did that I would have to eat 4 lemons to wipe the smile off my face. Good shooting

 

[indiandave]

I once shot a 100 yard group at 2 inches.

Just kidding, thats some fine shooting young man.

 

[pbslinger]

I've gotten close, but no cigar. 5 shots 2 5/16" with Dan Wesson 357 Supermag 8" barrel with a 2x Bushnell scope.

Here is 3 shots 1 1/8"

Here is 3 shots 1 7/8" with another DW 357 Supermag with a 6" barrel and open sights. 100 yards

 

[model14]

pbslinger,
I notice you are using a 180 grn Nosler or XTP for your 100 yard target work. I am using 125 XTP because I have a lot of them and anything heavier is almost impossible to find right now. In general, do you find the heavier bullet more consistent? I guess it also has to do with what your particular gun likes best. Anyway, great shooting.

 

[pbslinger]

I have found that anything other than a near max load with a small rifle primer and a 180 bullet is just a waste of components in the 357 Supermag.

But 38 Special target wadcutter loads shoot very well in my DW 357 Supermags, helping to dispel the myth of bullet "jump" causing inaccuracy in revolvers.

In 357 Magnum I have seen several sources getting the most accuracy with 140 grain bullets.

My loading manuals that have most accurate loads for 357 Mag like AA#7 and 2400. Not that you will get any better results than you are getting with N110.

I find that brass is important to accurate revolver loads. Bullet pull varies with each reloading, so best accuracy may be with 1 or 2 times fired or annealed brass.Be sure you are seating and crimping in two steps, preferably with a Redding Profile crimp die.

 

[Springfield Bob]

I once shot a S&W model 41 at 50 feet with iron sights and had all 5 shots touching.This was one handed unsupported. Couldn't do it now with these old eyes.

Originally posted by model14:
I have been working hard toward the goal of a 2", bench rest, group at 100 yards with my 686 6". This morning I achieved that !!!! Perfect conditions with no wind and very sunny. I use a Thompson Center 7 power scope. My load is:
Remington case
WSP primer
Vihta Vuori N110 powder at (17.2 grains)
Hornady 125 grn HP-XTP bullet.
I just had to brag

 

[model14]

I am very embarrased

The group I was bragging about is actually 2 3/8". I thought you figured a group like you do a scoring ring (if all are touching 2" ring then it is a 2" group). I found out the center of each hole has to be on or in the ring. Bummer. Undetoured, I went back to the range this morning and tried to achieve a real 2" group. Not to be. As you can see, there was always the wayward shot or two. It was a little windy (poor excuse). The first picture is my Model 686 and rest, the next is the 2 3/8" group and the last two are this mornings attempt. Sorry it turned out this way, but soon I will be posting a better than 2" group

 

[palmetto99]

Model14,

It's good to have goal.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

You done very good on both shots, the shooting and the pictures. Keep that goal, but go for one inch after you reach the 2 because once you reach a goal then it goes to the way side. Very good shooting at 100 yards.

 

[fly rodder]

Model 14,

its very possible your groups will improve if you place the rest support under the yoke rather than under the barrel....

fly rodder

 

[Duskykiller]

Outstanding shooting. I too like to challenge myself with long range iron sight shooting. Looks like maybe I need to get a scope on a quality 357. Oh by the way can I get an autographed target?