Expected grouping at 600/1000

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missloumudcat

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Hey folks. I have never shot competition, but am an avid shooter, from 100yards out to a mile. I am curious, when my kids get a little older where I can take them around and possibly do some competing, what are teh expected groupings that put you at average game in matches? I shoot a 260, custom job on a rem 700 action not that it matters, but I thought it may come up in replys.

Also, what kind of class would be appropriate for a newcomer that just likes to shoot?

I have no delusions of being near the top, but I just want to make sure I do not go out and embarrass myself.

Thanks for the help.

Jim
 
The F class target for 600 yards has a 3" X ring and a 6" 10 ring. At our club, the average shooter hits the 10 ring about 1/4 of the time, with about 1/4 of those in the X. Most of us can stay inside the 8 ring all of the time. Assuming no wind, and good bullet stabilized flight, this requires a rifle capable of shooting 1/2 to 3/4 MOA. Barrel heating can become a big issue if you are shooting a sporter type barrel. The 260 is an outstanding long range cartridge.
 
missloumudcat said:
Also, what kind of class would be appropriate for a newcomer that just likes to shoot?
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One of the nice things about benchrest is there are equipment classes -- mainly weight limits -- but no shooter classes. The newest rookie competes shoulder to shoulder with the oldest veteran.

I don't know about F-class -- there is a forum for that, just like there is a forum for 600 & 1,000 yard benchrest. For Light Gun Benchrest IBS-format 1,000 yard shooting, (17-pound weight limit, 5 shot groups), a winning target at 1,000 yards will usually be between 3 and 6 inches. If the wind is really up, you may see the winner with a double-digit group, but not often. Middle of the pack will be in the 6-9 inch region for five shots, with a score above 40 -- match reports can be found on the IBS website.

In IBS 1,000 yard competition, you are usually shooting only against the other people on your relay -- usually 5 to 11 people. There is a separate "shootoff" for the relay winners to determine the match win. So if you are on a relay from hell, so too is everybody you're competing against. With IBS 600 yard matches, or either NBRSA 600 or 1,000 yard matches, you shoot a multi-target aggregate.
 
Great stuff guys - thanks. My 260 is about 15 pounds with scope and loaded. I prefer the prone, but bench is grat also, more comfortable over a period of time. I like the 5-shot group classification since tha is more what I do. Sounds like I can have a lot of fun and meet some good folks when I get into it. thanks for help.
 
Jim

It's always hard to answer a question about "expected groups" because there really is no such thing at long range. You take what the conditions will give you. It may be 3 inches today and 13 inches tomorrow. Or, it could be 3 inches on one target and 13 inches on the next.:eek:.

Don't worry about embarrasing yourself. The wind is an EEE (Equal Embarrasing Employer). If any of us worried about being embarrased we would have quit a long time ago. :cool:

Ray
 
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