First 200 Yard Groups W 7mm-08
 

I've been working up loads @ 100Yds for my new Rem 700 Mtn LSS 7MM-08 which I just got this past spring. Shot my first 200Yd groups today and am quite pleased with the guns performance.

I shotthis 1.67" CTC group at 200Yds shooting 140Grn Sierra Game King SBT's on top of 43.5Grn Varget and using a Burris 3-9X40 Ballistic Plex scope. Average velocities at 10 ft from barrel were 2,860 FPS. This was my best group of the day with other 200Yd groups averaging just a little less than MOA.

Dark lines are 1/2", lighter lines are 1/4"


I have been getting 1/2" CTC groups at 100Yds with the 140 Game Kings using a Simmons 6.5-20x50 Whitetail classic, but using the 3-9x40 Burris 100Yd groups were about MOA. I was sighted in dead on at 100Yds and this group was shot using the first (200Yd) aim point on the ballistic plex reticle.

The vast majority of my shots on deer are 150Yds or less and I really like being able to sight in dead on at 100Yds and then being able to use the 200, 300Yd aim points if I need to. Being sighted in dead on at 100Yds allows me to "thread the needle" through brush a lot better than if I was sighted in 2 to 3 inches high.

Now it's time to get some off-hand, sitting, kneeling, leaning against a tree, etc. practice in between now and deer season. Just a few more months!!! :D I can hardly wait!!!!

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RE: First 200 Yard Groups W 7mm-08
 

Looking gooood!!!

RE: First 200 Yard Groups W 7mm-08
 

That's ready for hunting IMO....great groups...

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I wouldn't change a thing...

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Thanks guys........yea, I don't think I will be changing anything on this load. Just got to validate that she is hitting where she is supposed to using the B-Plex 300Yd aim point, and then it's just practice, practice, practice.

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RE: First 200 Yard Groups W 7mm-08
 

I like the way you think.

And the group looks good .

Johnch

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Quite acceptable!!

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How do you guys like that Burris Fullfield II with the Ballistic Plex? I've got a Browning 7mm Mag that I use to field hunt once in a while and the B-plex would be handy. Does the B-plex adjust for different calibers, how does that work? How bright is the scope? Seeing how these things are selling for under $200.00 - in some cases - way under $200.00, I might give one a try. I was also looking at the Elite 3200, sightron S2, and of course VX$$ (II). Neat thing about them is all have lifetime warranty. Good for clutzy people like me.

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Encorepete

I like the Burris Fullfield II Ballistic Plex a lot. In my opinion, you get a whole lot of scope for the dollars spent. It's bright, clear and I really like the B-Plex reticle. I'm usually hunting in the woods so I generally keep the scope set on 3 or 4 power. I really like having the scope sighted in "dead-on" at 100 Yds instead of the normal 2 or 3 inches. Sighted in "dead-on" at 100, I'm within 1/2" of line of sight from 35Yds all the way out to 130Yds. When hunting the woods, this allows me to really "thread the needle" through the brush if I need to.

However, whenever I'm sitting a power line, clear-cut, food plot, etc. where long shots are a possibility, I've got the B-Plex reticle which allows me to take 200 or 300 Yd shots with confidence. The B-Plex has aim points for 200, 300, 400 and 500 Yards, but I doubt I'd ever take a shot over 300. Basically I've got a short range and long range scope all rolled into one.

Here is a link to the Burris Tech Notes that explain how the Ballistic Plex works.
http://www.burrisoptics.com/pdf/BALLPLEX.pdf

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RE: First 200 Yard Groups W 7mm-08
 

NICE!! Wish I could shoot like that.