Will Do..........
It was a .308 with a crappy NCStar scope and I just guess not everyone can be an expert shot like you Ray!
That's a 4 inch target so 5 bullets within an inch of each other at 100 yards and the 8 inch target got 5 bullets within 2 inches of each other at 200 yards.
I am very happy with my rifle AND my shooting, thank you very much!
It's not that bad , but you need to find the right combo to improve . I'm not an expert shooter but I strive to be the best I can be , also a good scope is essential . You don't need a $1000 scope . But don't go cheap , it can cost you big time when the animal you've waited all day or season comes in .
"I'm not an expert" he says.... Pffft!
It WAS my first day shooting the gun and I'd only brought 1 box of shells so I didn't get as much practice as I'd like, but the weather and wind were perfect. Anything out of the center circle was entirely on me and not the gun.
That said... I put 5 bullets through a space the size of a squirrel's head at 2/3 of a football field.
I'll definitely practice more and try different ammo but I would be very comfortable taking an ethical shot at that range.
Don't sweat it. Those are good groups for a first time out with that gun. Given time, familiarization and trying different set-ups you'll get better. I'm ecstatic to get 3" groups at 100yds. Doesn't matter, shooting from the bench and in the field are 2 different things. I have one of those NCstar scopes as well - seems I'm always having to zero in my '06 more than once a year.
. I have one of those NCstar scopes as well - seems I'm always having to zero in my '06 more than once a year.
then you need a better scope . Nikon Pro Staff 3x9x40 , it's only $159.00 , ain't gonna break the bank and it's a great scope .I have it on my Muzzleloader for 8 years , never had a single issue with it . Why take a chance on wounding , loosing , or missing an animal .
