ida homer
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Good timing after Npaden’s thread. Had a good day at the range today. Brand new CA Ridgeline in 7mm.
Its still early, but impressed so far. Been following their recommended break in procedure to the T. There seems to be more debate on barrel break in than ford vs. Chevy.
First tried these, not surprised they didn’t shoot but they were free. Shot 2 separate 1.75” groups. Glad these 139gr didn’t shoot, prefer a larger more of a sweet spot for caliber weight.
Then moved onto Christensen’s recommenced ammo, and what I was told they used to test their 1 MOA guarantee.
Was happy with this 4 shot group. Didn’t measure it, but around 1” is all I’m looking for for now.
Then these. I was even happy with this, especially at half the price of the LRAB’s.
The trigger comes factory set at 3 lbs. which feels pretty heavy to me and is taking some getting used to. I didn’t want to lighten it, as per the manual it voids the warranty (which is BS to me when advertising an adjustable trigger with a 30 day no questions money back guarantee). Wolf tickets.
My next group I was very happy with, as I was starting to get used to the trigger. I’m 100% positive I can’t do this every time, as I am an average marksman.
I’ve decided I’m going to keep the gun and lighten the trigger. The trigger is nice, no creep at all and a very clean break. I’m happy so far, but it’s still early.
I specifically did not bring the chronograph, the kestrel/barometer or bubble level. I left them at home. The goal is to simplify things and be very confident in a 400 yard shot at a buck by Oct 10th. If that doesn’t happen I won’t use the rifle.
A barometer, level and chrono complicates things when the goal is sub lungs at 400. Even on an antelope your looking at a 10” diameter lengthwise, so a 1 MOA group is fine. This has helped me put into perspective that a good rest, a good repeatable shooting process and practice is all I should need to be sub deer/elk at 400. We’ll see if it works out, if not will tinker over winter.
Its still early, but impressed so far. Been following their recommended break in procedure to the T. There seems to be more debate on barrel break in than ford vs. Chevy.
First tried these, not surprised they didn’t shoot but they were free. Shot 2 separate 1.75” groups. Glad these 139gr didn’t shoot, prefer a larger more of a sweet spot for caliber weight.
Then moved onto Christensen’s recommenced ammo, and what I was told they used to test their 1 MOA guarantee.
Was happy with this 4 shot group. Didn’t measure it, but around 1” is all I’m looking for for now.
Then these. I was even happy with this, especially at half the price of the LRAB’s.
The trigger comes factory set at 3 lbs. which feels pretty heavy to me and is taking some getting used to. I didn’t want to lighten it, as per the manual it voids the warranty (which is BS to me when advertising an adjustable trigger with a 30 day no questions money back guarantee). Wolf tickets.
My next group I was very happy with, as I was starting to get used to the trigger. I’m 100% positive I can’t do this every time, as I am an average marksman.
I’ve decided I’m going to keep the gun and lighten the trigger. The trigger is nice, no creep at all and a very clean break. I’m happy so far, but it’s still early.
I specifically did not bring the chronograph, the kestrel/barometer or bubble level. I left them at home. The goal is to simplify things and be very confident in a 400 yard shot at a buck by Oct 10th. If that doesn’t happen I won’t use the rifle.
A barometer, level and chrono complicates things when the goal is sub lungs at 400. Even on an antelope your looking at a 10” diameter lengthwise, so a 1 MOA group is fine. This has helped me put into perspective that a good rest, a good repeatable shooting process and practice is all I should need to be sub deer/elk at 400. We’ll see if it works out, if not will tinker over winter.