Savage M11 .223

[AJ]

Shot my Savage M11 in .223 yesterday. Fired from a bipod and from a rest. I shot a total of 15 rounds fired in three 5 round groups. My cold barrel shot was always at the 7 o'clock position of the bull in the 10 X ring. The rest grouped higher, except when the "Loose Screw" behind the trigger had a faux pas in aiming. Was using home brewed ammo. It is a 52 Gr Sierra Match King with 25.4 Grains of H-335 powder. I figure 15 shots all in the X-Ring at 100 yards is about as good as this old man can do. happy with the setup.

 

[flagaman1950]

Looks good to me. Being older does not have positive benefits to my accuracy either. I have one of the Cabella's Savages that they used to run on sale at a good price. It's a 223 also. Had it for several years and have not shot it. Guess I need to break it out one day soon and see if I can keep them in the 10 ring at least.

 

[DWalt]

I have a Savage 12V, single shot heavy barrel in .223. Never did any fiddling with the rifle itself, but did a little load development. Will shoot 1/2"-3/4" 5 shot groups at 100 yards with about any load tried. More than good enough for my needs, am not a bench rest shooter.

 

[AJ]

I have a Savage 12V, single shot heavy barrel in .223. Never did any fiddling with the rifle itself, but did a little load development. Will shoot 1/2"-3/4" 5 shot groups at 100 yards with about any load tried. More than good enough for my needs, am not a bench rest shooter.

Some friends have the M12 Savage. One has a .223 and the other a .308. The friend with the .308, shot F1 with his and did well enough to win several matches.

How are you shooting your at 100 yards if not benched? Off-Hand, sitting or prone? Our range is pretty much set up for bench rest or off-hand.
This is my Winchester M52D on our range.