Mounted a Bushnell Elite 4200 3X9X40 Scope that I picked up from Cabellas for under $200, to my Savage Model 12 BTCSS .223. I used Burris mounts and Extreme Tactical Rings.
After bore sighting the scope I drove out to Mike Williams Piru Gun Range at Lake Piru CA. My favorite place to shoot!
Fired 3 test shots at 50 yards with a few clicks of elevation and windage I was ready for some distance.
5 shot groups each at 2 - 4 - 8 - 10 o'clock.
Then 2 X 5 shot groups on the bullseye.
I was firing Hornady .223 75gr BTHP factory loads.
Everything went as it should on a bluesky and 75 degree day with a 4 - 8 MPH wind running across the range NE to SW.
See attached target...
I then took it out to the Pink Sheep at 400 yards... then the Orange Bear at 600... and ended the day on the Black Gong at 700 yards.
The 400 and 600 yard shots took me 3 tries each with the 700 yard shot taking 6 shots. 2 in the dirt 1.5' short, 1 over the top, 1 to the left and 1 under by an inch.
My last round was dead on!
I love that sound when your spotter says hit and you hear that delayed ring!
I was lucky enough today to have the Range Master Herbie spotting for me. He's a great guy and a lot of fun to work with! A very good day at the range!
After bore sighting the scope I drove out to Mike Williams Piru Gun Range at Lake Piru CA. My favorite place to shoot!
Fired 3 test shots at 50 yards with a few clicks of elevation and windage I was ready for some distance.
5 shot groups each at 2 - 4 - 8 - 10 o'clock.
Then 2 X 5 shot groups on the bullseye.
I was firing Hornady .223 75gr BTHP factory loads.
Everything went as it should on a bluesky and 75 degree day with a 4 - 8 MPH wind running across the range NE to SW.
See attached target...
I then took it out to the Pink Sheep at 400 yards... then the Orange Bear at 600... and ended the day on the Black Gong at 700 yards.
The 400 and 600 yard shots took me 3 tries each with the 700 yard shot taking 6 shots. 2 in the dirt 1.5' short, 1 over the top, 1 to the left and 1 under by an inch.
The Bushnell Elite 4200 3X9X40 scope is clear, bright, with excellent field of view and target acquisition, and a good 3" of eye relief. It made doing my part much easier. I would highly recommend this scope to anyone! Get one before they're gone as I hear they have been discontinued... As for Savage Rifles, the name stands for accuracy out of the box!
My last round was dead on!
I love that sound when your spotter says hit and you hear that delayed ring!
I was lucky enough today to have the Range Master Herbie spotting for me. He's a great guy and a lot of fun to work with! A very good day at the range!
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