Just picked up the Sako and had the scope mounted (Thanks NBK!). Took it out to the range yesterday and had a hell of a time. 300wsm is just a LITTLE more powerful than the .223 AR I am used to shooting. 
I just wanted to dial in the scope at 100 and 200, only had access to the 100 yard range. That was OK, since I don't have a bipod or shooting sticks yet. I used a bench and a rolled towel to rest on. There was a cover at the shooting bench, so I had to stay much lower than I was comfortable with. This led to poor form which resulted in a very sore shoulder. I started almost 9 inches high. Ooops. I was not sure why I could not hit the target. Thankfully another guy was willing to help spot my shots. Then I started fine tuning. My first shots were all with less expensive Winchester ammo. Once I got close, I switched to Barnes copper 150 and 165 grain.
The lone bullet between with groups was the Winchester. The two at the top/right were 165gr copper and the bottom/left were 150gr copper. This was at 100 yards. While not perfect, I am VERY happy with my results. Next weekend, I will get out with shooting stinks and proper position! All should be in the green. I am going to finish dialing in for my deer trip in 3 weeks.
What would you all recommend for local deer? The 150gr or 165gr? I have both and my accuracy seems to be the same with both.
Thanks,
Jeff
I just wanted to dial in the scope at 100 and 200, only had access to the 100 yard range. That was OK, since I don't have a bipod or shooting sticks yet. I used a bench and a rolled towel to rest on. There was a cover at the shooting bench, so I had to stay much lower than I was comfortable with. This led to poor form which resulted in a very sore shoulder. I started almost 9 inches high. Ooops. I was not sure why I could not hit the target. Thankfully another guy was willing to help spot my shots. Then I started fine tuning. My first shots were all with less expensive Winchester ammo. Once I got close, I switched to Barnes copper 150 and 165 grain.
The lone bullet between with groups was the Winchester. The two at the top/right were 165gr copper and the bottom/left were 150gr copper. This was at 100 yards. While not perfect, I am VERY happy with my results. Next weekend, I will get out with shooting stinks and proper position! All should be in the green. I am going to finish dialing in for my deer trip in 3 weeks.
What would you all recommend for local deer? The 150gr or 165gr? I have both and my accuracy seems to be the same with both.
Thanks,
Jeff
