Native Hunter
Well-Known Member
I recently wanted to add another AR-15 to my collection and decided to go with a Springfield Saint Victor. It has a 16 inch barrel and comes with flip up iron sights. After I got those zeroed, I mounted a cheap Weaver 3X9 scope on it and started testing some factory ammo. I tried some different varmint loads , because I want to use this gun on coyotes, groundhogs and crows. Needless to say I was pleasantly surprised at the accuracy.
Results below are at 100 yds off of a good rest. This is giving probably less than 15 seconds between shots - just enough time for me to get back on target. Also I want to mention that I am not culling any shots or calling any flyers. These groups include all shots fired.
Barnes Centerfire 223, 55 Grain JHP - Average of three 3-shot groups = .666 inches (.400, .768, .830 inches)
Hornady Varmint Express 223, 55 grain V-max - Average of three 3-shot groups = .716 inches (.962, .750, .436 inches)
Federal Varmint and Predator 223, 50 grain JHP - Average of Four 3-shot groups = .728 inches (.516, 1.290, .415, .690 inches)
Shown Below is a picture of the gun and the three targets shot with the Barnes ammo. For right now, that is what I'm going to shoot in it.
![IMG_3823.jpeg IMG_3823.jpeg](https://deerhunterforum.com/data/attachments/27/27650-b6e58a5ead98761d2e7f5ae4d5b13fbc.jpg)
![IMG_3826.jpeg IMG_3826.jpeg](https://deerhunterforum.com/data/attachments/27/27651-133bb8842ea92f4e537775789775bb7c.jpg)
![IMG_3825.jpeg IMG_3825.jpeg](https://deerhunterforum.com/data/attachments/27/27652-ba8c8e9b2213200ffd4d4c82f7091af5.jpg)
![IMG_3824.jpeg IMG_3824.jpeg](https://deerhunterforum.com/data/attachments/27/27653-575f663dfbc8b0d814293bd6f8da9557.jpg)
Results below are at 100 yds off of a good rest. This is giving probably less than 15 seconds between shots - just enough time for me to get back on target. Also I want to mention that I am not culling any shots or calling any flyers. These groups include all shots fired.
Barnes Centerfire 223, 55 Grain JHP - Average of three 3-shot groups = .666 inches (.400, .768, .830 inches)
Hornady Varmint Express 223, 55 grain V-max - Average of three 3-shot groups = .716 inches (.962, .750, .436 inches)
Federal Varmint and Predator 223, 50 grain JHP - Average of Four 3-shot groups = .728 inches (.516, 1.290, .415, .690 inches)
Shown Below is a picture of the gun and the three targets shot with the Barnes ammo. For right now, that is what I'm going to shoot in it.
![IMG_3823.jpeg IMG_3823.jpeg](https://deerhunterforum.com/data/attachments/27/27650-b6e58a5ead98761d2e7f5ae4d5b13fbc.jpg)
![IMG_3826.jpeg IMG_3826.jpeg](https://deerhunterforum.com/data/attachments/27/27651-133bb8842ea92f4e537775789775bb7c.jpg)
![IMG_3825.jpeg IMG_3825.jpeg](https://deerhunterforum.com/data/attachments/27/27652-ba8c8e9b2213200ffd4d4c82f7091af5.jpg)
![IMG_3824.jpeg IMG_3824.jpeg](https://deerhunterforum.com/data/attachments/27/27653-575f663dfbc8b0d814293bd6f8da9557.jpg)