.325 WSM range report
Picked up the Savage 16(Stainless package series) .325 WSM this weekend. Love the gun, scope is okay(about what I expected) and the rings suck! Bought a box of 200 gr. Accubonds to test first. Took me 3 rounds to zero it in where I wanted it. I then ran the boresnake threw and gave it a few minutes to cool(although it really wasn't neccessary because the bbl. wasn't as hot as I thought it would be) before I proceeded to fire a 3-shot group. First 2 shots were touching and the third shot was about 7" to the right and 5" lower. Thinking I maybe just pulled it I fired a fourth shot and it didn't even hit the paper! Looked the rifle and scope over and realized that the scope had slid all the way back in the rings(which I had checked before shooting). When I got home I put some tape inside the rings and cranked them down, so hopefully the problem is fixed for deer season at least. Will start saving my pennies for a better scope and rings immediately.
All and all, here is what I think of the caliber after the first range test. Appears that accuracy will not be a problem(with 200 grain pills anyway), short fat rounds feed very well, recoil is definitely noticable, even though I haven't tested it on game I think that this round is definitely a winner.
As far as the Savage rifle, I love it! Accutrigger is very smooth and crisp, bbl. seemed to be a little heavier contour then most(which I really like), and the rifle is nice and light yet very well built. All and all I already love it![:D][:p]
BTW, I am going to try to get it out again in the morning so I may have more information later tomorrow.
Jon
All and all, here is what I think of the caliber after the first range test. Appears that accuracy will not be a problem(with 200 grain pills anyway), short fat rounds feed very well, recoil is definitely noticable, even though I haven't tested it on game I think that this round is definitely a winner.
As far as the Savage rifle, I love it! Accutrigger is very smooth and crisp, bbl. seemed to be a little heavier contour then most(which I really like), and the rifle is nice and light yet very well built. All and all I already love it![:D][:p]
BTW, I am going to try to get it out again in the morning so I may have more information later tomorrow.
Jon
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How was the recoil on that thing? 0 -
Very comparable to a .338 Win Mag, which was about what I was expecting. In all honesty those who are recoil sensative should probably look for a different round. Yes there are lighter bullets and reduced loads, but it defeats the purpose of the round(IMO). To add a little to my first post, there were no signs of excess pressure or case stretching either.
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Very nice, now go buy some good burris rings for that thing[;)] 0 -
Got out to the range again today. Scope problem is solved.[:D]
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