Zeroing the gun was simple and only required a few shots to feel good at 100 yards. During this process, I ran a bore snake down the barrel every couple of rounds. Breaking in barrels can be a hotly debated topic but I figured it couldn’t hurt. As far as groupings, my results were not as consistent as I’d like. I tried two different factory rounds. One, the Barnes Precision Match 220 Grain, this rifle did not like at all – it was totally inconsistent and never produced a respectable group. The other, was the Hornady Match 195 Grain BTHP. The rifle seemed to really like these and produced several sub-MOA groups and was responsible for all the hits I had on steel at 650 yards. I hope with a little more time behind the trigger, my rifle will settle in. With that being said, I am very pleased with the way this setup has turned out. I can’t wait get this rifle out in the Arizona backcountry for an Elk or Deer hunt and see this project really pay off.
