I'll stick with Tikka actions until I see a reason to switch. I have seen at least one custom Remington clone action or trigger go down at every match I've been to this year.
It's really all about practice. That's what helps me to be sure on wind calls and getting them right.
And that's what's awesome about the cold bore challenge. It gives us all a real gut check.
If you shoot target one on the first shot, then shoot target three not knowing which one it is and the RO says wrong target, you can either go back and look for target two and attempt a second round impact for one point, or you can say skip and shoot target three for your first round impact at...
I think it depends more on the terrain for me. The placards can be really hard to see depending on the lighting and sometimes they are even painted brown. If the field is open grass, I'll scan very quickly but I'll scan slower if it's thick sage or juniper.
One thing that helped a lot is...
Oregon was a tough match for finding targets. I ended up 11th overall in that match and not finding targets was the difference between 11th and top five which is what I was on pace for.
To your original question; the tip above about scanning left to right or up and down depending on COF...
Nosler ballistic tips have have been the most damaging bullet I have seen.
I like hunting with the 215 Berger but I have not experienced it causing massive damage personally. The 140 Berger Hunting VLD out of a fast 6.5 has caused more damage on the animals I've shot with them.
Argali is once again supporting the Cold Bore Challenge with a set of game bags!
Unknown Munitions is also giving away 100 rounds of ammo 300 RUM or smaller!
As I'm adding these, XLR Industries just messaged and said they are offering a $750 voucher toward a chassis order, so you can choose any chassis on their site!
Prizes incoming! We have some great sponsors for this year's Cold Bore Challenge.
Peax has put up SIX Backcountry Duo Headlamps for you guys!
Phone Skope once again is giving away a digiscoping kit!