.223 at 1000 yards (Long Range Shooting)

Testing new .223 loads on a 1x2.5' steel target at 1,040 yards. I'm shooting 69 gr. Sierra Hollow Point Boat Tails with 26 grains of Varget Powder. The rifle's a savage model 11 with a BSA platinum scope and aftermarket stock by Choate.

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• 12
• HPBT
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[MrMar21457]

i just sent for that bsa platinum scope 6x24 with the mil-dot rec how do you like it.

[macaddict34]

@MrMar21457 I really like my BSA, especially considering the price. Higher Xs get a little hazy, but overall I would recomend it to anyone looking for a quality budget scope.

[bsrman36]

Good shooting! I've used that exact load (almost) in my AR.

Do you have any idea what the chamber length is? I ask b/c you might be able to shoot a heavier bullet, maybe a 75 or even an 80.

Sorry, don't want to sound like an expert, but you mentioned that it was getting harder to see the target b/c of heat waves? David Tubb uses a felt pad secured with rubber bands to the barrel to keep mirage out of the sights. Maybe that helps?

[macaddict34]

@bsrman36 I'm actually not sure on my chamber length. Sadly, I don’t think I’ve shot that rifle in over a year. I’ve never tried bullets heavier than 69 grains just cause I found something that worked and stuck with it. Might have to look into it though and try some heavier loads. The mirage tip would definitely be worth a try. That particular day was about 100 degrees out there so I couldn’t say how much of the mirage was due to barrel heat or just the warm earth.

[cpaulinus]

Curly haired guy ok shooting. You need a better scope. Even the Bushnell Elite 3200 mil-dot would be an improvement. Glasses guy needs to listen to the curly guy & practice.

You both should be hitting a 12"x12" plate regular at that distance with handloads. Practice on clay pigeons for a challenge.

[macaddict34]

@cpaulinus I looked at the Bushnell. Wasn't impressed. Thanks for the criticism, but i never claimed to be an expert marksman or anything. We're just having a little fun.

[MrCarolinaSportsman]

quick question, im building a savage and was jw if that was the factory barrel you have on the gun in this vid? thanks.

[Roiitokoloshe]

Not going to dis you as you are honest enough to admit to being less than expert standard. Even so, considering the range, calibre of weapon & general weather conditions, gusting wind, heat haze etc, etc it was pretty fair to good shooting especially from the first shooter.

I saw nothing wrong that practice won't cure but second shooter, work on your position/grip, let the bipod do what it's there for, sort out your breathing & stop moving around/changing your position so much then ENJOY.

[lvKingCobravl]

let me get this straight.

you two fellas are in the middle of nowhere. And you decide to shoot the one thing that will keep you alive? water -_-

[hondaredrider]

about how much does that rifle cost in stock trim?

[usmcfpsamerica]

i shot at 400 yards with a 223 mini 14 lol

[CJsoccer4]

@macaddict34 Hey! Im not all that new to shooting, but im turning 18 in march and have saved my money for a rifle. How do you like your Savage 11? I was thinking about getting a Savage 12 bvss. would you say that it would be acceptable for hitting squirrels at over 600ft? i just want a gun that can challenge me in marksmanship that doesn't cost an absolute ton. Much thanks--CJ

[holysoks1]

@chimandude .... Can I shoot at you from 1100 yards with one then?

[azreal289]

@chimandude it has the same energy a 22 magnum would at 50 yards. At 50 yards a 22 magnum would blow the back of your head off.

[SGTFUGAL]

@macaddict34 wrong time of day to do that. early morning man im telling you. i was out shooting 880 yrds in the morning in winter and still when that sun was high in the sky i coulndt see crap but the mirage. but earlier things were clear as a bell. The wind seem to gust on you guys and then dye out.

[starr8719]

pretty dang good ,what s the rate of swist in your barrel