Big Bore Range Trip

13 February 2006, 00:15

MJines

Big Bore Range Trip

Attached are some photos from today's trip to the range. Guns being used were Ruger M77 (.470 AR), Heym M88 (.470 Nitro), CZ 550 (.416 Rigby) and Ruger SM (.458 Lott). The shooters were myself, Texas Hunter and Jeffeosso.

A couple of observations. First, the .470 AR is a sweet round. Felt recoil is less than the .470 Nitro and accuracy is excellent. Second, for those that question the accuracy of the CZ's check out the targets below. Not bad for the rifle's first trip to the range. Finally, cold weather can definitely effect the accuracy of a double. The Heym normally shoots 2" groups, but today's temps in the 30's/40's opened the groups up considerably.

Jeffeosso:

Texas Hunter:

CZ 550 .416 Rigby Targets:

Heym M88 Targets:

13 February 2006, 01:26

Hog Killer

Mike,

Glad to hear that y'all had a good time at the range this AM. I see that you choose to photograph jeffeosso's "Good side"

. It was easier on your camera

Hog Killer

13 February 2006, 03:11

jeffeosso

G, thanks keith.. you saying i got a nice butt?!?!

the little daity rifle I am holding is a cz550 in 416 rigby... man, i just swallow a rifle

Had a great time, Mike, TH...

Texashunter has the leupold euro 30mm scope...

excellent scope... and dang near as bright as a tasco titan!!!

jeffe

opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club

Information on Ammoguide about
the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR
What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR.
476AR,
http://www.weaponsmith.com

13 February 2006, 03:58

boom stick

what!? no a.r. guns?

13 February 2006, 04:38

MJines

The .470 AR was there and performing admirably. Great accuracy and recoil akin to a .17 HMR, well maybe a .223. Seriously, that caliber has surprisingly modest recoil for that bullet weight (400 grain) and velocity (2400 fps). Did I get the velocity right Jeffe?

13 February 2006, 04:53

<Hunter Formerly Known As Texas Hunter>

I think it's 2300 fps for the .470 AR. But yes, the .470 AR's recoil is very manageable. Jeff's rifle weighs about 2-3 lbs. less than my scoped .458 Lott RSM, yet recoil was about the same. I suspect if the .470 AR weighed as much as my Lott, it would be a pussdycat. Nice peep sight Jeff and thanks for letting me shoot your .470 AR.

Russell

13 February 2006, 05:25

jeffeosso

Russell,
you got it... 400 at 2300... though as cold as as it was when we got there (was 26 on my back porch when I left the house), I am surprised that they stayed supersonic !!!

Was fun guys... we'll need to do that again when I get the scope on er

jeffe

13 February 2006, 05:59

Canuck

Sounds like a hoot boys.

I gotta try some of those 400gr pistol bullet plinking loads in my Mbogo.

Cheers,
Canuck

13 February 2006, 06:10

boom stick

canuck...

try barnes xpb 275 gr!!!

that would be some light recoil for a mbogo

13 February 2006, 08:59

Hog Killer

quote:
Originally posted by jeffeosso:
G, thanks keith.. you saying i got a nice butt?!?!

jeffe

Only your wife knows if that is true.

With that coat on, and that side, you look more like a big ol' post oak.

Hog Killer

13 February 2006, 18:13

jeffeosso

quote:
Originally posted by Hog Killer:
....With that coat on, and that side, you look more like a big ol' post oak.

Hog Killer

Jana says .."post oak painted denim"

jeffe