Savage .25-06 Sub MOA Groups @ 500 Yards - Hornady Precision Hunter ELD-X

Published on July 15, 2022
Duration: 10:15

This video demonstrates achieving sub-MOA (minute of angle) groups at 500 yards with a custom Savage 110 chassis rifle chambered in .25-06 Remington. The shooter utilizes Hornady Precision Hunter 110-grain ELD-X ammunition and a basic Tasco 6-18x50 scope with a 30-30 reticle. The demonstration highlights the effectiveness of the .25-06 caliber for flat shooting and the rifle's inherent accuracy, even with a simple aiming method for extended distances.

Quick Summary

A custom Savage 110 chassis rifle in .25-06 Remington, featuring a Boyd stock and Shaw barrel, achieved sub-MOA accuracy at 500 yards. Using Hornady Precision Hunter 110-grain ELD-X ammunition and a Tasco 6-18x50 scope with a 30-30 reticle, the shooter compensated for an estimated 35 inches of drop by aiming high, resulting in a 4-inch group.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Savage .25-06 Rifle
  2. 00:13Rifle Customizations: Chassis, Stock, and Barrel
  3. 01:13Ammunition: Hornady Precision Hunter 110 Grain ELD-X
  4. 01:26Zeroing and Ballistics: 200 Yard Zero and 500 Yard Drop
  5. 01:51Scope Limitations: Tasco 6-18x50 with 30-30 Reticle
  6. 02:31Aiming Strategy for 500 Yards with 30-30 Reticle
  7. 03:39Zero Confirmation at 100 Yards
  8. 04:16First Shots at 100 Yards
  9. 05:13Preparing for 500 Yard Shots
  10. 05:44First Series of Shots at 500 Yards
  11. 07:00Evaluating 500 Yard Group
  12. 07:25On-Site Inspection of the 500 Yard Group
  13. 07:36Measuring the 4-Inch Group at 500 Yards
  14. 08:10Future Goals: 1000 Yard Shooting
  15. 09:45Conclusion and Next Steps

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifle was used to achieve sub-MOA groups at 500 yards?

The video features a custom Savage 110 chassis rifle. It is equipped with a Boyd stock and a Shaw barrel, chambered in the .25-06 Remington caliber, demonstrating impressive long-range accuracy.

What ammunition was used for the 500-yard shooting demonstration?

The shooter utilized Hornady Precision Hunter 110-grain ELD-X ammunition for the 500-yard accuracy test. This specific load contributed to the tight sub-MOA groups achieved at that distance.

How was aiming accomplished at 500 yards with a basic reticle?

With a Tasco 6-18x50 scope featuring a simple 30-30 reticle, the shooter compensated for an estimated 35 inches of drop at 500 yards by aiming slightly high on the target. This method proved effective for achieving hits.

What was the measured accuracy of the rifle at 500 yards?

The rifle achieved a 4-inch group at 500 yards, which is considered sub-MOA (Minute of Angle). This level of accuracy was achieved despite a light crosswind and the shooter still getting accustomed to the rifle.

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