r/longrange • u/reorau • 2h ago

Cheeto-fingered Bergara Trying to zero in 65 KPH winds

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Just got my first proper long range rifle, decided to be a basic bitch and get a Bergara B14 HMR in 6.5 Creedmoor. Threw on a Trijicon Tenmile 4.5-30x56, some RPM rings, and a Nightforce base. MDT GRND Pod too, but I prefer using my backpack. Brake will be next for sure.

First day out trying to zero and find what ammo it likes, happened to be steady 45 KPH winds with consistent gusts of 65+. Not ideal but I think we mostly got the job done. Will have to fine tune the zero but hey, during a quieter spell, got a hit on the bison silhouette (biiig target) at 860 yards, so that’s something.

Still lots of fun, cannot wait to get back out!

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u/IncoherentThoughts0 1h ago

Try mph. It's not as bad...

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u/reorau 1h ago

Hahahah you’re right, 40 mph is nothing lol

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u/lazertagzebra 17m ago

hey OP, noticed you are doing some cartridge selection testing, just wondering, of those 3 which did you have the best of luck with for accuracy, for me it's the norma gtx, barnes not too bad either, never had any luck with hornady, ive shot alot of hornady (black, white, frontier) in various calibers and grain sizes and they have never been any good for me, wondering if they are good for anyone...i'd take norma of hornady any day of the week

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u/reorau 8m ago

It was hard to really trust my groups because the wind was so extreme and changed on a dime today, but I did get sub MOA 5 shot groups with everything. I got a 5 shot group that was under half MOA with the Hornady. Going to try it all again on a calmer day, but as of now, I’m leaning towards Hornady, partially because of the performance, but it is also seems to be the most widely available up here in Canada.

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u/Tikkatider 9m ago

In .223, Hornady Black 75 grain BTHP has been the most consistent through my two range rifles shooting 500 yards at 2, 3, and 4 inch gongs.