Loads of calibre
This season, I have had the privilege of using new rifles in new calibres with new ammunition. The rifles have been impressive, the calibres have been interesting and the ammunition has been eye-opening.
On the rifle front I had a lightweight magnum from Proof Research; in summary it was a fantastically finished tool that was sweet to hunt with but it was particular about what ammo it liked, so it took me some time to find how it liked to be shot in order to get repeatable results. Having said that, after I did the legwork to work out what it liked, it shot the 150 grain Federal Vital Shok with incredible accuracy – 1/3 MOA five shot groups kind of accuracy off the bench.
Despite the Proof’s potential accuracy, it was the Tikka that inspired confidence no matter the shooting position. Whether I shot it off the bench, the bipod, a tuft of mountain grass or the quad sticks, the accuracy and precision was incredible. I shot it using PSE Riflestock’s E Tac model
