Taking and Making One-Mile Shots with Savage 110 BA in .338 LM
This video by Mark Dalzell demonstrates the long-range capabilities of the Savage 110 BA chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum. Mark took his “BadAss” rig out to the southwest Nevada desert just north of Jean Dry Lakes. He placed a 2’x3′ target way, way out there — a full mile (1760 yards) away. At that range, flight time to target was 3.75 seconds! Sighting with a Nightforce 5-22x50mm NXS scope, Mark needed a few shots to get on target, but eventually made multiple hits, using 67 MOA of elevation and 2.25 MOA left windage. You can view the hits starting at 1:56 time-mark on the video. (Mark had a second camera set up closer to the target — this displays frame in frame in the video, and if you watch carefully you can see the strikes.) The ammo was HSM 250gr HPBT match with a 3.600″ COAL. The shooting was done at 8:13 in the morning, with clear conditions, very light winds. Temp was 57°, humidity 24.5, Density Altitude 3666. Video soundtrack is La Grange by ZZ Top.
| — CLICK to hear Mark Dalzell TALK about his .338 LM Savage 110 BA and how he scored hits at 1760 yards. |
Good Shooting Mark. That’s darn good for a factory rifle. You also had the elevation dialed in real close before the firing started! That shows a good knowledge of your ammo’s long-range ballistics. We also noticed how effective that muzzle brake was. Recoil looked about the same as an un-braked .308 Win.
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Rock on Man
Good shooting and great music.
Based on our experience with the 338LM 110 BA, recoil about the same as an unbraked .308 Win is a very accurate description. Recoil is really tamed and not the least bit intimidating, but it is definitely on the loud side.
Great shots.
That looks like fun!
great video… I’m psyched, gotta get my BA out to the mile mark, soon I hope. I’m shooting the 300 grain Sierra Matchking, and it’s making 2700 fps with 89.3 grains Retumbo, Lapua brass and CCI 250 primer… using 3.690″ total COAL.
I have found my accuracy was improved by putting a pod lock on my bi-pod. Maybe that wouldn’t help everyone, but by locking that Harris S down *TIGHT* I think it has improved my accuracy, noticeably.
I’m still having a little trouble liking that Magpul stock… But I guess I’ll get used to it.
Dan Newberry
EXCELLENT…Factory ammo too! look how hard it hits at a mile..still enough to drop anything in its tracks
Mark,
Awesome, I have the same setup, and hopefully will find a nice 1 mile area like you did here in AZ. Thanks so much for making and sharing this video. It is very encouraging and something I am really looking forward to.