Dual Range Report, One Maiden Voyage.

james · 01-17-2012, 09:07 PM

Today I sighted in my new Ruger 1A in .270 Win.
It was not the best of days weather wise but I was not going to wait any longer, I have had this rifle for about a month.
Intermittent showers, 100% humidity, wind +5 knots and gusting, temperature around 28 degrees C.
Bore sighted, then sighted the scope in (Leupold VX-3L 3.5-10X50 CDS). The guy at the LGS had done an excellent job mounting the scope, it was pretty much spot on.
The wind played havoc but still managed a 1" group at 100 metres (3 shots).
Wasn't going to do the "shoot, clean, shoot, clean" thing but I did for the first five shots. It wasn't so much of an inconvenience, I had the time.
Ammo was Remington (Express Core-Lokt) factory 130gr.
Shot eight rounds in total.
All in all very pleased with the rifle. I will go back another time when it is less windy and check it again. I will get some pics then. This will turnout to be a very accurate rifle.

Also shot my CZ452 to check it. Ten rounds at 25 metres equalled a small 1/4 inch jagged hole. Ammo was 40gr CCI. Scope is a 6x Weaver. Very accurate rifle also. Pics next time when time allows.

countrygun · 01-17-2012, 10:38 PM

Great report but you kinda lost me at " 28 degrees C." . what would that be in the real world?

james · 01-17-2012, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by countrygun

Great report but you kinda lost me at " 28 degrees C." . what would that be in the real world?

28 C = 82.4 F.
We are in the middle of summer here and it was a cooler day.

http://www.onlineconversion.com/temperature.htm

tx gun runner · 01-18-2012, 03:21 AM

This always helped me out

"0" celsius is where water freezes
,
"100" celsius is where water boils

"20" celsius is 68 degrees

"40" celsius is 104 degrees

Pathfinder06 · 01-18-2012, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james

Today I sighted in my new Ruger 1A in .270 Win.
It was not the best of days weather wise but I was not going to wait any longer, I have had this rifle for about a month.
Intermittent showers, 100% humidity, wind +5 knots and gusting, temperature around 28 degrees C.
Bore sighted, then sighted the scope in (Leupold VX-3L 3.5-10X50 CDS). The guy at the LGS had done an excellent job mounting the scope, it was pretty much spot on.
The wind played havoc but still managed a 1" group at 100 metres (3 shots).
Wasn't going to do the "shoot, clean, shoot, clean" thing but I did for the first five shots. It wasn't so much of an inconvenience, I had the time.
Ammo was Remington (Express Core-Lokt) factory 130gr.
Shot eight rounds in total.
All in all very pleased with the rifle. I will go back another time when it is less windy and check it again. I will get some pics then. This will turnout to be a very accurate rifle.

Also shot my CZ452 to check it. Ten rounds at 25 metres equalled a small 1/4 inch jagged hole. Ammo was 40gr CCI. Scope is a 6x Weaver. Very accurate rifle also. Pics next time when time allows.

Would that be a 6.5 cm hole?

Terry_P · 01-18-2012, 08:05 AM

Great first trip out with factory ammo shooting to an 25.4mm

group. I love the 270 cartridge for hunting and it is capable of super accuracy. Congrats and good luck.

james · 01-19-2012, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pathfinder06

Would that be a 6.5 cm hole?

You would be very close to the mark PF06.....

james · 01-19-2012, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry_P

Great first trip out with factory ammo shooting to an 25.4mm

group. I love the 270 cartridge for hunting and it is capable of super accuracy. Congrats and good luck.

Thanks Terry.
When I start reloading I expect the groupings to improve.
It was an absolutely great gun to shoot, loved it.

303Lithgow · 01-28-2012, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james

Today I sighted in my new Ruger 1A in .270 Win.
It was not the best of days weather wise but I was not going to wait any longer, I have had this rifle for about a month.
Intermittent showers, 100% humidity, wind +5 knots and gusting, temperature around 28 degrees C.Bore sighted, then sighted the scope in (Leupold VX-3L 3.5-10X50 CDS). The guy at the LGS had done an excellent job mounting the scope, it was pretty much spot on.
The wind played havoc but still managed a 1" group at 100 metres (3 shots).
Wasn't going to do the "shoot, clean, shoot, clean" thing but I did for the first five shots. It wasn't so much of an inconvenience, I had the time.
Ammo was Remington (Express Core-Lokt) factory 130gr.
Shot eight rounds in total.
All in all very pleased with the rifle. I will go back another time when it is less windy and check it again. I will get some pics then. This will turnout to be a very accurate rifle.

Also shot my CZ452 to check it. Ten rounds at 25 metres equalled a small 1/4 inch jagged hole. Ammo was 40gr CCI. Scope is a 6x Weaver. Very accurate rifle also. Pics next time when time allows.

Interesting that you mix Metric and Kings Measurements James. Is that common for Metric countries?

james · 01-28-2012, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 303Lithgow

Interesting that you mix Metric and Kings Measurements James. Is that common for Metric countries?

No, never mixed. I grew up with lbs & ounces, pounds & shillings, feet & inches ect.
It all converted to metric in 1966. I have a good working knowledge of the both and able to do computations very easily.
That was for your benefit 303.

Gunny G · 01-29-2012, 02:28 AM

I've never owned a .270
I was thinking of getting one of the new Ruger American's in .270.
Wasn't sure of which caliber I wanted but; hearing you fella's talk, Lean's me towards that caliber.

Terry_P · 01-29-2012, 05:45 AM

My pet 270 Win load is 56.0 gr of H4831 under a Sierra 130 gr BT and a Federal LR primer. I easily get 3/4" @ 100 yards with it which for me is great for hunting.

01-17-2012, 09:07 PM	#1
james Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: NSW, Australia Posts: 180	Dual Range Report, One Maiden Voyage. Today I sighted in my new Ruger 1A in .270 Win. It was not the best of days weather wise but I was not going to wait any longer, I have had this rifle for about a month. Intermittent showers, 100% humidity, wind +5 knots and gusting, temperature around 28 degrees C. Bore sighted, then sighted the scope in (Leupold VX-3L 3.5-10X50 CDS). The guy at the LGS had done an excellent job mounting the scope, it was pretty much spot on. The wind played havoc but still managed a 1" group at 100 metres (3 shots). Wasn't going to do the "shoot, clean, shoot, clean" thing but I did for the first five shots. It wasn't so much of an inconvenience, I had the time. Ammo was Remington (Express Core-Lokt) factory 130gr. Shot eight rounds in total. All in all very pleased with the rifle. I will go back another time when it is less windy and check it again. I will get some pics then. This will turnout to be a very accurate rifle. Also shot my CZ452 to check it. Ten rounds at 25 metres equalled a small 1/4 inch jagged hole. Ammo was 40gr CCI. Scope is a 6x Weaver. Very accurate rifle also. Pics next time when time allows. Last edited by james; 01-17-2012 at 09:14 PM.

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01-17-2012, 10:38 PM	#2
countrygun Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: southern Oregon coast Posts: 208	Great report but you kinda lost me at " 28 degrees C." . what would that be in the real world?

01-18-2012, 03:21 AM	#4
tx gun runner Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Ft Hood , Tx area Posts: 4,999	This always helped me out "0" celsius is where water freezes , "100" celsius is where water boils "20" celsius is 68 degrees "40" celsius is 104 degrees

01-18-2012, 08:05 AM	#6
Terry_P Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: NH Posts: 4,281	Great first trip out with factory ammo shooting to an 25.4mm group. I love the 270 cartridge for hunting and it is capable of super accuracy. Congrats and good luck.

01-29-2012, 02:28 AM	#11
Gunny G Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: NC Posts: 194	I've never owned a .270 I was thinking of getting one of the new Ruger American's in .270. Wasn't sure of which caliber I wanted but; hearing you fella's talk, Lean's me towards that caliber.

01-29-2012, 05:45 AM	#12
Terry_P Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: NH Posts: 4,281	My pet 270 Win load is 56.0 gr of H4831 under a Sierra 130 gr BT and a Federal LR primer. I easily get 3/4" @ 100 yards with it which for me is great for hunting.