What is the ASSRA 50 shot 200 yard scope record?

On May 8, 2007 I managed to shoot a 1245/1250 (45x) during the International Benchrest Competition at the Stars and Stripes  Schuetzen Park, Nine Mile Falls, WA. The relay of 5 ASSRA 200 yard scope targets scored 247, 249, 249, 250 & 250.

For the two relay 100 shot scope event I scored a 2477/2500(79x).

The rifle was a Miller deHaas.
The caliber was .321X1.470 RKS.
The barrel was a Ron Smith 11.5 gain twist.
The primer was Remington 7 1/2.
The powder was 13.2 grains H108.
The lube was Alberta Schuetzen.
The wad was pipe insulation.
The bullet was a 232 grain Jones.
The scope was a 6-24x Burris.
The bullet seater was a Weber.
The alloy was 20:1.


The first perfect 10 shot group measured 1.280"
The second perfect 10 shot group measured 0.799"

WOW! you shoot like Tommy Mason!

Bob

well, you've been shooting for a hundred years, it's about time... is all i can say..

..ttfn..grampa..

Jim Borton shot a 10 shot group of about .719 a couple years ago in ASSRA competition, it was in the ASSRA Journal. He also shot a .721 in practice a few years ago. Is this the same range that Bev Pinney shot a 250 with Iron sights a few years ago. The Assra record for a five shot group at 200 yd is .383 [give or take a thou or two] shared by two shooters.  The Rowland group [never an official record] was .727.       leadball
  PS if these numbers are not exact they are very close

Dave,

Here's a few good ones;

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Bob

PS I was shooting on the bench next to Jack when he shot the 250, through my spotting scope it looked like a smudge in the center of the target.

My variable Burris Signature  6-24x 40 mm scope was set on 24x. It has a fine plex cross hair with a 1/8 minute dot. The light was dull so I opened up the scope's aperature to the twighlight setting when everyone else had to accept the limited brightness.

The wind was light and steady blowing left to right with gradual changes in direction and intensity. However one flag was reacting differently and told me after the first target why some shots were creeping out of the center. After the first target I did not need to adjust my scope.

After that it was mostly a matter of placing more concentration on that one flag and my bag technique and learning how much hold off that was required to tighten the group size as I got smarter with each target fired. 

I only place light pressure on the stock with my cheek and light pressure to catch the stock on recoil. I pinch the stock with my left thumb and forefinger to hold the stock steady in the rear bag. I use the Bald Eagle 60 degree front rest with the deluxe windage top and also a leather tall eared rear Bald Eagle bag filled with washed river sand.

I use an assortment of daisy wheels, flagging, nylon wind socks and wind probes to give me the feedback I need to call various wind conditions. I haven't found one yet that works for all conditions. I find flagging works best for light winds, wind socks are essential for catching those wind direction changes and a wind probe is essential for properly assessing wind intensity when you are forced to shoot under heavier wind conditions. And yes you need to read more than just the flags in front of you.

I have my trigger set at nine ounces which is responsive enough for bench rest shooting but not too sensitive for offhand shooting.
In Canada at -40 it is difficult to feel the trigger and you get too many misfires if you set the trigger finer.

We have a monthly shoot throughout the winter in Alberta. Come on up and join us. It certainly tunes you up for the summer competitions. As long as your teeth don't chatter too much.

Mr. Schuetzen Dave Sir If I was u I would stop worrying about records and figure out how to do better  U didn leave 5 points on the table
I`m not being funny here I mean it Your putting to much faith inthose targets Stop running your mouth and let your shooting speak for you

Nice shootin Super Dave, I mean schuetzendave, HAR HAR!!  I can still kick your butt offhand,  HAR HAR HAR !!  You forgot about the bullet lube at Tommy's  I could wait till next year but I dont wanna.   Send me two pounds of the old original formula stuff and a bill.  If you see Colleen tell her the offer is still open and the weather is just right. She'll know what I'm talking about.   

The address you have for me is good.  If you have any trouble get hold of me anytime.

                                                                                        Joe