BCM MK2 groups on the range #homedefense #gun #truckgun #battlerifle

Published on March 30, 2024
Duration: 14:08

This video demonstrates grouping accuracy for a BCM MK2 rifle at 100 yards using four different ammunition types: Hornady Match 75gr BTHP, Sig Sauer Varmint & Predator 40gr, Hornady Black 62gr, and Aguila 62gr BTHP. The presenter, while not a professional sniper, aims to show the rifle's potential and how it performs with various loads, noting the barrel is still breaking in.

Quick Summary

The BCM MK2 rifle was tested at 100 yards with Hornady Match 75gr, Sig Sauer 40gr, Hornady Black 62gr, and Aguila 62gr ammunition. The rifle, with a 1:7 twist barrel and approximately 420 rounds through it, showed good grouping potential, with Hornady Black 62gr achieving a group considered less than 2 inches.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Range Setup
  2. 00:25Ammunition Overview
  3. 00:45Hornady Match 75gr BTHP
  4. 00:51Sig Sauer Varmint & Predator 40gr
  5. 01:19Hornady Black 62gr NATO
  6. 01:33Aguila 62gr BTHP
  7. 01:55Prone Shooting Position
  8. 02:57First Group: Aguila 62gr BTHP
  9. 05:10Second Group: Hornady Match 75gr BTHP
  10. 06:20Third Group: Sig Sauer 40gr
  11. 09:07Fourth Group: Hornady Black 62gr
  12. 10:08Target Review and Discussion
  13. 11:05Rifle Performance Observations
  14. 11:21Aguila Group Analysis
  15. 11:34Hornady Match Group Analysis
  16. 12:17Sig Sauer Group Analysis
  17. 12:34Hornady Black Group Analysis
  18. 13:02Conclusion and Channel Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What ammunition types were tested for grouping accuracy in the BCM MK2 rifle?

The BCM MK2 rifle was tested with four different ammunition types: Hornady Match 75gr Boat Tail Hollow Point (.223), Sig Sauer Varmint & Predator 40gr (.223), Hornady Black 62gr NATO (5.56), and Aguila 62gr Boat Tail Hollow Point.

What was the observed grouping performance of the BCM MK2 rifle at 100 yards?

The BCM MK2 rifle showed promising grouping performance, with the Hornady Black 62gr ammunition achieving what the presenter considered a less than 2-inch group. Other loads also produced acceptable groups for a rifle with a breaking-in barrel.

What is the barrel twist rate of the BCM MK2 rifle tested in the video?

The BCM MK2 rifle featured in the video has a 1 in 7 twist rate barrel. The presenter expressed curiosity about how the lighter 40-grain ammunition would perform with this twist rate.

What factors might affect the grouping accuracy of the BCM MK2 rifle in this video?

Factors affecting grouping accuracy include the ammunition type, the barrel's break-in period (around 420 rounds through it by the end), and the rifle's zero, which was noted as a 36-yard zero that might cause it to shoot high at 100 yards.

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