498-27x + Sub-Moa group with M96

[MoBoost]

Rare 500 for score match that we do only once a year.

1910 CG M96, as issued.
44.0 IMR4350 123gn A-Max
20mph wind in the face and 40 degrees, and my right eye still hurts from wind burn.

Reset the record with 498-27x
100-6x, 100-7x, 98-4x, 100-5x and 100-5x
Also managed to shoot a sub-moa group on last target.

 

[dlbleak]

that was some awesome shooting andrei. i was observing yesterday and it was brutal just watching! that load was shooting a small fireball out of the swede but looks like the gun liked it. i signed up for next months match, so i may be picking your brain some. your buddy was shooting well with the 1903 also. what load was he running? i can't decide to go with the swede or the 1903.

 

[MoBoost]

1903 load is 26.5 gn of 5744 with 150gn FMJ Hornady bullet. That load works good with any 150-168 bullet.
Swede vs 1903 is toss-up ... but Swedes are 1/2 price and more likely to shoot well; as in I've never seen a bad shooting M96 which I can't say about 03s.

 

[dlbleak]

are the FSR sights ok per the rules or do i need to shoot the standard swede?

 

[MoBoost]

FSR not ok. Rear sight must be as issued. Front sight can be replaced with taller.

 

[flatwins]

Nice shooting! I heard about the conditions there and it sounded challenging. Darren, just got to thinking- You will most likely need to order a taller sight (as Mo sez) and a sight pusher. I don't have the tool but wouldn't mind having one so I'd split it with you.

 

[dlbleak]

are you holding at POI or bottom of target? also,which is considered correct or is it just a matter of choice?

 

[Glocktogo]

Nice shooting! Those Swedes are the schnitzit! LOL

 

[MoBoost]

are you holding at POI or bottom of target? also,which is considered correct or is it just a matter of choice?

Optimally I like 6 o'clock hold. But since there are no "fine" adjustments on the sights and target perception changes with light, you take what you can get - anywhere from "i" hold to flat-tire: it's all about remembering the last sight picture and calling you shots.

 

[TedKennedy]

That's some good shootin'! Where was match?