Thread: How far can I push the K95?

I wanted to see how far I can push the range with my K95. I bought it knowing they are an accurate rifle and I wanted to be able to shoot to 400-500yds.
My K95 is chambered in 7x65R, the rimmed version of the 7x64. I use a 162 amax at 2750fps.
Load development was pretty basic, 1 round of each different powder weight from 55 - 57.5gr 2213sc in 0.5gr imcrements. 57.5gr gave 2750 fps. I picked a seating depth of 2.711" base to ogive measurement. No real reason for that depth, just choose.
I loaded up several rounds at 57.5gr and sighted in at 100yds, and that was my load development.
Working on my shooting technique has been interesting. I don't use a bipod, which I have used for the last 9 years. If I have the stock too low on my shoulder it slips off the shoulder and the shot goes high.
The shooting in the video was using the pack under the fore-end and rolled up sleeping bag under the butt.
The duplex reticle in the Vx6 is thicker than I'm use to, but I am getting use to it.
After this shooting session I'll be happy out to 600yds, with a good rest, in good conditions.

Here is the video of the range practice

plurry awesome shooting there guys....now get your butts down waimate way and shoot some wallabies.

You went to the naughty range
Hope doc man didn’t see you

Good shooting there Guys, especially the oil bottle at that range.

What's the deal with shooting at Lyndon now? Been meaning to go there for a long range sesh.

Just don’t get caught

Originally Posted by longrange308

You went to the naughty range
Hope doc man didn’t see you

glad your a good shot, I was walking up the ridge behind the cardboard targets a few weeks ago. You would have more gear on if it was the same day tho, it was bloody freezing with a howling southerly blowing

does leaving your hand across the scope for the shot help?

Originally Posted by PJC

does leaving your hand across the scope for the shot help?

I was trying it as a method you see a bit when using a soft front rest. I wasn't real happy with the stability and switched to holding the fore-end with my left hand. I had my palm down resting on the pack and had the fore-end resting on the pack and lying on the back of my hand between my thumb and forefinger. I held the fore-end with my thumb and fore-finger. This was the technique I used for the 550 and 940 yd shots.