What group size to expect

[4004757]

I took my newly purchased ShtLE 1915 all original Lithgo (Heavy factory fitted barrel 1938) to the Range. This gun is fitted with Parker Hale target sight. I was unable to purchase any commercially made 174g bullets in my area at that time, so out of desperation I pulled and reloaded some Military FMJ (1954 vintage) with 41gns ADI2208 in Rem cases (crimped). I've never shot with a peep sight before. Please see attached my 100 and 200meter target. What sort of grouping can the AVERAGE person expect from this setup

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[tbonesmith]

That 100 m group looks like 2- 2.5 MOA, and I'd be very satisfied with that. All the better if you're not used to the type of sights you're using.

[muffett.2008]

That's quite an acceptable outcome, reloads and practice will improve them with time.

[4004757]

I must confess I was pleasently surprised when I retrieved the target/s considering my only experience is with scoped modern day rifles. I guess with the right ammo (Sierra 174 match) and a peep sighted experienced military shooter, this gun would probably better these groups (I think).

[ActionYobbo]

that is some fantastic groups for an old 303
if you were using mil targets they would be 5's and V's
I see the SSAA targets so I assume it was bench rest with sandbags?

[4004757]

Shot off a bench with front support only. No bags. The target is the standard SSAA (Australia) 200 meter military target (I think).

[Rastis]

G'Day,
Looks about the group size what my old jigger can do as well. I found that the ex military projectiles didn't group as well as the highland 174gr fmj, though 41 grains of 2208 is not a bad load.

Rastis.