r/SigCross • u/pewsnpizza • 14d ago

First Range Trip

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Last group while getting zero'ed at 100yd... 143X ELD. From here I went up one MRAD and called it good. VERY happy with this rifle. About .5 MOA or so I would guess. From bipod. Zeroe'd with a can.

No real "break in" just shot it, cleaned it after about 40 rounds and then sent another 20... this is my first bolt gun.

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u/aelston33 14d ago

I’d definitely try out federal premium 130gr terminal ascent. I’ve get some lots of that to run single digit SDs, just about as good as I can handload for it.

The terminal ascent is a hammer, and you’ll gain some velocity going down in grain weight. Not sure what your goals are of course, but I have really enjoyed that combo in my 6.5creed and 6.5prc. Would absolutely shoot an elk using that bullet.

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u/pewsnpizza 14d ago

I appreciate that! I will check that out. Thanks for the tip!

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u/b00m3r10 14d ago

I second this! My groups are similar to ELDM and ELDX but shoot 200fps faster (2730) and I’ve had good success hunting with the terminal ascents!
I’m definitely going to try and snag some +peak terminal ascents

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u/aelston33 14d ago

I’m going to try the peak for sure. Curious about the barrel life running that ammo more than anything.

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u/b00m3r10 14d ago

Same! If it’s turns out to be an issue, I might just practice with the regular stuff and hunt with the +peak

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u/KSDan 14d ago

Mine is very accurate with certain factory Hornady ammo 140gr bthp match and has been good with handloads.

Other ammo has been poor accuracy. Glad yours shoots well.

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u/pewsnpizza 14d ago

I did a mag of ELD Match 140 and it was a bit larger than this. Really seems to like the 143x. I am going to grab a couple more boxes of stuff to test out. Would love to get into hand loading..

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u/KSDan 14d ago

I use Hornady BTHP match from scheels. They have 200 rd boxes for about $269. Really good price for ammo that shoots good at least in my gun.

I shoot it for long range plinking and to build up brass since 6.5 is a new caliber for me.

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u/Guilty-Resort-4665 14d ago

Is that Rio Salado?

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u/HappyTimeTurtle 14d ago

It's always interesting to see what these guns like. My 308 cross shoots .5-.75" groups all day long with Barnes TTSX bullets. But oh how it does hate Hornady Match (ELD/X). Those produce 2-2.5" 5 shot groups at 100 yards lol.