Pending 600 yard world record

[DRob]

This is some serious SHOOTING!

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/...-at-600-yards/

 

[cmamath13]

Wow! That's amazing! 600 yards!

 

[rockhopper46038]

Holy crap! That's some shooting!

 

[cp009]

Wow! I don't know what else to say

 

[scottka]

Wow, I'd be stoked with that from 100 yards... Oh, who am I kidding, I'd be happy with it from 50 yards.

 

[SmileDocHill]

So did he fight the urge to call the ONE hole that isn't touching the others a flier just for humor sake? That is simply amazing.

 

[42769vette]

Im not much on the benchrest shooting game, but thats impressive. Ive always figured competition BR shooting was more competitive reloading, but that group takes it to the next level.

 

[DocIndy]

That's awesome! Talk about setting the bar. Wonder how long it will stand?

 

[SERparacord]

was shooting a 17-lb IBS Light Gun. I need help getting my rifle to the line! Any volunteers!
Amazing group.

 

[Mark 1911]

Wow! That is amazing.

 

[BE Mike]

Jaw dropping, truly awesome (I don't use that word often). The culmination of a lot of work and experimentation, no doubt. It is hard for me to wrap my head around.

 

[Wild Deuce]

0.055 MOA!

Wow! That's some shootin' there.

So did he fight the urge to call the ONE hole that isn't touching the others a flier just for humor sake? That is simply amazing.

That's the first thing I thought, "Hmm, he had a flyer."

 

[Leo]

So was that group shot from standing offhand, kneeling, sitting or prone?

Benchrest really isn't my normal interest, but I have to admit, the man really has his equipment put together right. Berger did a great job building those bullets, they need to post his testimony in their ads.

I wonder how many times in his life he has shot to get a day when the winds were not whipping around the bullets at 600 yards. I hope he is awarded a confirmed record.

 

[Pete]

Flat amazing. Great marksman feat. My groups kinda pale in comparison.

 

[churchmouse]

Speechless....amazing.
Damn fine rifle.

 

[Westside]

benchrest is not my up of tea but that is impressive shooting.

 

[BKExpress]

I fancy myself as a pretty good shooter, but to do this at 600 yards is amazing.

 

[atalon]

Wish I understood the rules because a "17lb light gun" sounds a bit off

Edit: found the rules

Long range shooting:
The Guns
There are currently two classes of rifles used in IBS competition, Light Gun and Heavy Gun. While you shouldn't build either one without checking the rule book, the rules are relatively straightforward.

Essentially, the Light Gun must weigh under 17 pounds, and be under .40 caliber. A front pedestal like conventional benchrest is allowed, and the rear bag must conform to conventional benchrest rules. The rules for the rifles themselves are wide open. Muzzle breaks, stocks wider than 3 inches, guide rails on the stocks, and barrels of any taper are all allowed. The weight limit and the sandbags level the playing field, and everybody has to answer several questions, including "Are you better off with a large caliber and its wind-bucking capability, or a smaller one where you can shoot free recoil?" Or "How do you control barrel vibrations with the longer barrels, simply tune the load, or would a different barrel contour offer help"? The answers are NOT obvious.

There is currently no weight limit in Heavy Gun, though this is being considered. If implemented, a weight limit would likely be in the 80 to 120 pound range. Heavy Guns too must be under .40 caliber. Mechanical rear rests are allowed, but the front and rear rest cannot interact or be joined. There must be at least one-half inch of sand in the bags between the rifle and the pedestals. While muzzle breaks are not allowed, almost anything else goes.

 

[TheFireArmorer]

That is truly impressive! I couldn't imagine how cool it would be to set a record like that!