DoubleStar 3GR 2.0 Shooting Impressions

Published on January 24, 2020
Duration: 8:25

This video provides shooting impressions of the DoubleStar 3GR 2.0 rifle, focusing on its performance in a 3-gun context. The reviewer highlights its pleasant shooting characteristics, fast trigger reset, and accuracy potential with various ammunition types at 100 yards. Despite challenging weather conditions, the rifle demonstrated good grouping capabilities, particularly with higher-grain ammunition.

Quick Summary

The DoubleStar 3GR 2.0 is a 3-gun rifle featuring a fast and light CMC trigger, enabling rapid follow-up shots. It demonstrated good accuracy at 100 yards with various ammunition types, with sub-MOA potential noted when using appropriate loads. Its design prioritizes speed and handling for competitive shooting.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: DoubleStar 3GR 2.0 Range Day
  2. 00:14Environmental Conditions: Wet, Rainy Northwest Day
  3. 00:28Ammunition Variety Tested
  4. 01:28Post-Range Day Impressions
  5. 01:39Rifle's Intended Purpose: 3-Gun
  6. 01:45Accuracy Testing Methodology
  7. 02:37Overall Impressions of the 3GR
  8. 02:52Trigger Performance and Reset
  9. 03:12Stock Design and Comfort
  10. 03:30Gas System and Recoil
  11. 03:50CMC Trigger Impact on Shooting
  12. 04:20Unique Safety Selector
  13. 05:06Ammunition Grouping Results
  14. 05:18Tia's Target: Fiocchi 55 Grain
  15. 05:42Tia's Target: Geko 55 Grain
  16. 05:56Tia's Target: Hornady 62 Grain Black
  17. 06:11Tia's Target: Barnes 69 Grain
  18. 06:23Tia's Target: Federal 69 Grain
  19. 06:50Reviewer's Grouping Results
  20. 06:59Reviewer: Fiocchi 55 Grain
  21. 07:11Reviewer: Geko 55 Grain
  22. 07:17Reviewer: Hornady 62 Grain
  23. 07:34Reviewer: Barnes 69 Grain
  24. 07:53Reviewer: Federal 69 Grain
  25. 08:04Conclusion: Accuracy for Run and Gun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DoubleStar 3GR 2.0 rifle designed for?

The DoubleStar 3GR 2.0 is primarily designed as a 3-gun rifle, intended for dynamic shooting competitions that involve multiple stages and shooting disciplines. It balances speed, handling, and accuracy for these demanding applications.

How does the trigger on the DoubleStar 3GR 2.0 perform?

The rifle features a CMC trigger, which is highly praised for its speed and light pull. Reviewers describe it as 'double tappable,' meaning it resets quickly enough to allow for rapid, accurate follow-up shots, crucial for competitive shooting.

What kind of accuracy can be expected from the DoubleStar 3GR 2.0?

While not a benchrest rifle, the DoubleStar 3GR 2.0 demonstrated good accuracy at 100 yards, with some ammunition types producing groups within 1-inch squares. The reviewer suggests sub-MOA accuracy is achievable with the right ammunition.

What ammunition was tested with the DoubleStar 3GR 2.0?

The testing included a variety of loads: Fiocchi 55-grain (223/5.56), Geko 55-grain (5.56), Hornady 62-grain Black (5.56), Barnes 69-grain (223/5.56), and Federal 69-grain (223). This range allowed for assessment of performance with different bullet weights and pressures.

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