Mike Islander
WKR
Finally got a chance to shoot my new rifle. SWFA 6x42 mounted on low lightweight Talley mounts. She's a pretty little gun at 6 pounds 14 oz fully loaded. To prepare for this first range day I disassembled, cleaned, and lubed the rifle. I made sure to accurately torque the action screws properly (80 in-lb front, 30-something rear). Set the trigger to 2.8 pounds. Scope was mounted according to Formidilosus scope mounting thread. Basically clean off all the oil and mount to proper torque and with Loctite 262. I was a little concerned about running a 6x fixed scope, but obviously that is not a problem. Pretty sure out to 600 yards or so 6x will be plenty.
We have a private range on one of the little Sea Islands near Edisto, SC. It's limited to 100 yards right now. We have a 300+ yard range, but we don't use it during deer season.
Sighted in with Federal Premium 140 Accubond at 25 yards (0.6" low for 100 yard zero). Then shot these first three rounds at 100 yards with a warm barrel. About 0.8 MOA made me happy.
Changed to Hornady 140 grain ELD-M to really see what this little rifle could do. Tried really hard to aim to the best of my ability. About 0.6 MOA. That's probably as well as I can shoot any rifle. The "flyer" on the left was probably all me, not the gun. Wouldn't surprise me if it shot 0.4 MOA with a competent shooter. I'm a hunter, so this is all the accuracy I need. Overall I am very pleased with this light, accurate, expensive little rifle. It cost more than twice what I have ever paid for a rifle. Definitely no buyer's remorse!
We have a private range on one of the little Sea Islands near Edisto, SC. It's limited to 100 yards right now. We have a 300+ yard range, but we don't use it during deer season.
Sighted in with Federal Premium 140 Accubond at 25 yards (0.6" low for 100 yard zero). Then shot these first three rounds at 100 yards with a warm barrel. About 0.8 MOA made me happy.
Changed to Hornady 140 grain ELD-M to really see what this little rifle could do. Tried really hard to aim to the best of my ability. About 0.6 MOA. That's probably as well as I can shoot any rifle. The "flyer" on the left was probably all me, not the gun. Wouldn't surprise me if it shot 0.4 MOA with a competent shooter. I'm a hunter, so this is all the accuracy I need. Overall I am very pleased with this light, accurate, expensive little rifle. It cost more than twice what I have ever paid for a rifle. Definitely no buyer's remorse!
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