The McMillian .009 Target – Or Originally .0000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The First & Only Perfect Bench Rest Group Ever Shot in NBRSA Competition

  • Date: September 23, 1973

  • Location: Phoenix, AZ @ Skunk Creek Rifle Range

  • Class: Light Varmint 10.5 Pound

  • Distance: 100 yards – outdoors

  • Shots: 5

  • Group Size: .000 of an inch (not a typo)

  • Shooter: Mac McMillian – age 59

  • Rifle McMillian

  • Action: McMillian

  • Stock: Fiberglass by McMillian

  • Barrel: Pat McMillian

  • Scope: Leopold 12X bumped to 24X by Wally Siebert

  • Caliber: 222 Remington

  • Case: Remington

  • Bullet: 50 grain by Pat McMillian

  • Load: Hodgdon BL- C, 23.5 grains Lot No. 1

  • Primer: CCI – BR4

After the match officials measured the group with a clear scale that had a 22 caliber reticle and also with dial calipers.  The measurement was .000 the first perfect group ever shot in NBRSA competition.  Five (5) referees signed the target.  Again the group was measured with an optical comparator and microscope that had an accuracy capability of .0001 of an inch.  Again the result was .0000 of a inch.

The target was submitted to the NBRSA Record Committee for certification.  Seven members measured the target using less sophisticated methods and equipment and came up with an average measurement of .009.  The target was handled numerous times and plugs pushed into the hole.  It appears to have gotten larger with each measurement.  It was rumored that a perfect group would discourage future shooters from trying.

Isn’t it interesting that with all the sophistication and rail guns of today that they cannot shoot as well as the Light Varmint Class and it took 40+ years to (maybe) beat a 50 grain bullet in the 222 Remington.  Maybe the little guy need another look.