Big Timber Lodge: Pursuit of .1 MOA Accuracy

Every rifleman's goal is to shoot the smallest group possible. That's what drives us—the pursuit of extreme accuracy. It's why we constantly tinker with our guns, spend hours poring over reloading data, and meticulously crafting ammo to optimize our rifle's performance. We're willing to swap almost any part on a rifle, from the stock and barrel to the optics and bipods, to achieve that goal. For Nicholas Rogers of the Big Timber Lodge YouTube Channel, that's the direction he's heading in his latest video.

In this video, Nicholas aims to shoot (pun intended) a .1 MOA group with his Seekins Precision Havak PH2 rifle chambered in 300 PRC. He chose an MDT ACC Elite chassis to increase his chances, believing it provided a more rigid and stable shooting platform, especially when shooting off a bag. It makes sense: the more stable a rifle is, the better the chances for shot-to-shot consistency. The ammo selection spanned Hornady's 300 PRC line and a hand load using Vihtavuori powder and Berger bullets. As you can imagine, it shot well with a rifle of this quality. Groups hovered in the .3-.4 MOA range—not the minuscule .1 MOA sought, but still pretty darn good. The only caveat is that these groups consist of 3 shots. Some shooters prefer five over three to better indicate the gun's accuracy, while others are moving to 10-shot aggregates to showcase a rifle's potential. Regardless of where you stand in this debate, the rifle's accuracy is impressive.

Perfect conditions are necessary to achieve .1 MOA groups. Unfortunately, Nicholaus didn't have those that day. From losing an Allen wrench to adjust his scope's turret, a faulty front bag, and incorrect comb height due to bolt interference, nothing added up to success, but the potential is there. It's that potential we all strive for. To follow Nicholas's journey and his fight for gun rights in Colorado, check out Big Timber Lodge.

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