Bmwrider79 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 picked up a used R1 in 30-06. After all the grumblings about accuracy, mine is just fine, The seiler & Beloit 180 grain FMJ the best grouping. 1 inch Hornady American white tail 150grain very good as well 2 inch or less Federal Premium 150 grain ballistic tip poor grouping well over 2'' and random. military ball ammo 4+ inch grouping. All done on sand bags. Recoil is not bad. using a Cabellas pine ridge scope may upgrade but not necessary for deer hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planetcat Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) Congrats on a great rifle. I bought mine used in 2008 I think. It was heavily used and beat up. An easy strip down and thorough cleaning, and it is by far the most accurate and reliable rifle I own. With both .300 win mag and .30-06 barrels. The crio treatment on these barrels truly makes for an accurate rifle. I may pick up a.338 barrel, before they become extinct. Also, I find 180 gr. Hornady Interbond and Federal Fusions to be the most accurate. 165's are not bad, but my short 20" .30-06 barrel does not like 150's. Edited November 10, 2016 by Planetcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2rubb Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 I scored a new Icons of the west model and love it(especially since I bought some 10 round mags). Not to hijack the thread, but the comment about the .338 barrel, are they interchangeable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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