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2/18/2015 4:53:33 PM EDT
I've got an Aero Precision 10.5" 1/7 twist melonite upper. With iron sights I'm getting about a 2 1/4" 5 shot group at 50 yards with 55gr tula. Is that about on par using crap ammo?
2/18/2015 5:16:16 PM EDT
[#1]
Yes, with iron sights and that ammo, that's what's expected. There's a thread around here somewhere where a member took several of the rounds apart and measured the powder and it was all over the place. No real consistency.
2/19/2015 12:33:30 AM EDT
[#2]
to get a real idea of how well it shoots, why not buy a box of good ammo, and shoot it from a rest/bench/bipod
2/19/2015 1:30:42 AM EDT
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to get a real idea of how well it shoots, why not buy a box of good ammo, and shoot it from a rest/bench/bipod
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That's what I'm planning to do this weekend.  
2/19/2015 10:24:33 AM EDT
[#4]
Yeah sounds about right. You are using s**t ammo which is probably 3-4 MOA, out of a short barrel using iron sights.

Put a decent optic on it, buy some premium match ammo and rest it on a sand bag and you will know how accurate it is. Chances are its fine though.

I do 2" groupings out of my 10.3"  MK18 at 100 yards using a eotech and 55gr fmj, accuracy beyond that for a SBR is probably not possible or necessary.
4/11/2015 10:30:47 AM EDT
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I've got an Aero Precision 10.5" 1/7 twist melonite upper. With iron sights I'm getting about a 2 1/4" 5 shot group at 50 yards with 55gr tula. Is that about on par using crap ammo?
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Thought I would add to this thread. I have the same barrel and after some informal accuracy testing I'm satisfied with the performance. This is a ten shot group fired from 25yds w/ iron sights using a sandbag. Adequate precision for the purpose of this rifle.


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