sighting in the new toy

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02-10-2018, 03:56 PM
oneshot

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sighting in the new toy

Sighted in the TC 270 today, about 1.2 inches high at 100m. Unfortunately I didn't get to shoot out to 200m as the wind was blowing really strong so I still yet don't have the info I need as to how well these rounds are grouping. Hornady 130 gr SST ammo.
Just as I was about to squeeze off another round the unluckiest Hare in the world ran and stopped right behind my target, it was exactly 120m away. I aimed dead center on its shoulder and that's where the bullet entered. Good enough for now to hunt with. Hopefully later this week I will get the chance to shoot at 200m and really dial in the scope, I don't want to have to try a different brand of ammo as it starts to get expensive so I will be pissed off if this ammo doesn't group super tight.
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02-10-2018, 04:27 PM
Tahr

Good shot.

Hare today, gone tomorrow.
02-10-2018, 05:11 PM
Micky Duck

good to see you utilised the meat saver shot on that hare.....taken more than a few for the pot with mighty .270 over the years myself.
05-10-2018, 10:57 AM
Pommy

I've got a load of reloading equipment for 270 that's going to be surplus to requirements for me very soon. Lee Dies, Norma brass, ~90 140gr SST's and a handful of 130's. Any use to you?
05-10-2018, 11:32 AM
oneshot

Yeah could me mate. I'll pm you
05-10-2018, 12:58 PM
chainsaw

aye, a new take on "reactive targets". Nicely done
05-10-2018, 02:14 PM
Bos

Cant get deader than that. Always good target practise
05-10-2018, 04:29 PM
dannyb

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Originally Posted by PommyMcPomFace

I've got a load of reloading equipment for 270 that's going to be surplus to requirements for me very soon. Lee Dies, Norma brass, ~90 140gr SST's and a handful of 130's. Any use to you?

I could be intersested in the brass if oneshot isn't
05-10-2018, 04:42 PM
csmiffy

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Originally Posted by PommyMcPomFace

I've got a load of reloading equipment for 270 that's going to be surplus to requirements for me very soon. Lee Dies, Norma brass, ~90 140gr SST's and a handful of 130's. Any use to you?

Ah bugger last again lol
05-10-2018, 07:36 PM
Mooseman

At least you know it's shooting "minute of Hare":) Looking at that you should be pretty much on the money but it pays to check at longer distances.
06-10-2018, 09:45 AM
csmiffy

A good friend did the same thing years ago-sort of. 400+yrds with a 270 (again). I was there, saw it, so not him skiting with no witnesses.
BUT it was a miss. The hare was sunning itself on a gravelly bank. The bullet struck a little low but there was just enough shrapnel from the stones and the bullet that it fecked the hare up.
06-10-2018, 12:15 PM
Moa Hunter

I believe the correct term is 'Hare Splitting Accuracy'
06-10-2018, 01:13 PM
Cordite

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Originally Posted by Tahr

Good shot.

Hare today, gone tomorrow.

@Tahr

'ear 'ear
06-10-2018, 01:14 PM
Cordite

Sorry, that was really bad, have to leg it.
06-10-2018, 01:33 PM
Cordite

sorry, sprint.
06-10-2018, 05:54 PM
oneshot

I fired it at 200m. seems to be grouping well-ish with the Hornady ammo. I still believe I can get a tighter group though so well spend a little bit more time on the range. I dropped a pigzilla the other day at 100m. dropped it like water with a shot through the shoulder, so I know it can un-alive animals in a hurry.
07-10-2018, 11:36 AM
dannyb

What constitutes "pigzilla" outta curiosity
07-10-2018, 12:37 PM
gonetropo

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07-10-2018, 04:10 PM
oneshot

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Not as big as a skip bin but filled a reasonable hole in the freezer.
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07-10-2018, 05:51 PM
dannyb

What did he weigh in on the hook ? Nice pig btw
07-10-2018, 06:01 PM
oneshot

I don't weigh them anymore but the backometer put him at about 120-130lbs.
07-10-2018, 11:34 PM
Moa Hunter

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Originally Posted by oneshot

I fired it at 200m. seems to be grouping well-ish with the Hornady ammo. I still believe I can get a tighter group though so well spend a little bit more time on the range. I dropped a pigzilla the other day at 100m. dropped it like water with a shot through the shoulder, so I know it can un-alive animals in a hurry.

Oneshot, you have bought disgrace and shame on 270 owners. All 270 owners know and respect the code - that pigs should only be shot in the head or neck out to 100 - 130 metres and thereafter they are to be shot just behind the front leg. Never but never through the shoulders. First you clearly demonstrated your skill and ability on a hare, only to dash our admiration on the splintered bones of a shoulder shot boar !!!!
08-10-2018, 06:59 AM
oneshot

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Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

Oneshot, you have bought disgrace and shame on 270 owners. All 270 owners know and respect the code - that pigs should only be shot in the head or neck out to 100 - 130 metres and thereafter they are to be shot just behind the front leg. Never but never through the shoulders. First you clearly demonstrated your skill and ability on a hare, only to dash our admiration on the splintered bones of a shoulder shot boar !!!!

Apologies I didn't realise there was a code:( I shall make up for it next time by aiming for a well placed noggin shot. It did make him deader than a dead thing though :thumbsup: