Thread: Seeing "splash"

Gidday. The LGS has a very close to new Tikka Super Varmint in 308 that is murmuring to me. I foolishly sold my last 308 as I I couldn't see where my shots were hitting (or missing haha) on plates. Probably a combination of poor technique and a fairly light rifle.

So with a heavier 308 rifle like the super Varmint should I be anle to spot my own shots if my technique is up to stuff???

Gun whore !

This is what you need for a bit of splash

Shoulder fired artillery

Hey I resemble those remarks,!

Originally Posted by Tentman

Hey I resemble those remarks,!

Looked like a typo
Subtle humor, very sneaky

Get this one, if we order two, your Lgs may give us a discount

I'll take the 6.5 x55 .
https://choose.tikka.fi/global/tikka/t3x-super-varmint

Splash is a factor of a few things, soil- is it dry, is it moist, is it loamy and soaking them up on impact. Projectile construction also plays a big part. Match bullets tend to create better splash due to their tendency to expand rapidly on impact creating a mini explosion i guess. Most of this you probably already know. Like you said, your technique will have a bit to do with it, recoil control, having a natural point of aim. I had to re learn how to shoot prone but now i have i am a pretty confident prone shooter with good technique (so im told) doesn't amways come through in my results however

Jeez - tough crowd round here

Originally Posted by Tentman

Jeez - tough crowd round here

Just verbosely discombobulated

Originally Posted by Tentman

Jeez - tough crowd round here

Just looking for a diversion from reality at the moment

I hear ya. I'll ring after dark

Find 6.5 easier to spot than 6mm and 7mm easier again with better trace too, will you have a brake on it ?

I remember seeing Splash.

Reduce recoil? Add brake or suppressor and plenty of weight to stock to stay on target

A heavier rifle will help to see shot splash but so will the technique of your follow through. Learning better follow through is cheaper than upgrading tools/toys.