The difference is I wouldn’t have shot 5 shots low...and I wouldn’t have shot 5 high either...all part of the learning experience though.
If the condition changed and I wasn’t able to read it and couldn’t wait it out then I would have shot the best shot I could and adjusted. If you went low...
The black is 36”, the 5 ring which would be in white is 48”.
His group on the target in question spreads out into the 7 ring. However, if you were to circle around the entire group it’s about the size of a 8 ring which is 18”, so his group is about 3 MOA.
One other thing to add, this target is easy to identify due to the aiming black. The MR-1 black only runs through to the 7 ring. The MR-1FC the black runs through to the 6 ring.
I figured you just confused the 10 ring and the x ring. Just wanted to clarify the correct size. A 3" 10 ring would definitely make things more challenging lol.
Not bashing, but Beluebow is correct. You stated you are new to long range and maybe this was your first F Class match. Everyone has to start somewhere. Maybe you aren't aware what the rifles are capable of or what is required to be successful in F Class. If you are serious about it you need to...
I’ve had the same experience shooting high power matches in the rain. Never a significant difference. From .223 at 600 yards, or a 6.5-284 or .308 at 1000. The rain never played a big impact on poi. Certainly hard to believe a 2’ difference at 100 yards. I’ve never seen anything close to that at...
As far as accuracy, that factory Remington 700 will shoot just as good as a custom action. Lots of National Records set and National Championships won with factory Remington and Winchester actions. I buy custom actions for features, not accuracy. You don’t have to listen to me. Contact 6x...