The MOA guarantee

A Carnage R700, in the standard, Field or Precision stock, with quality factory ammunition shoots sub-MOA average groups, under 1.047″ at 100 yards (2.91 cm at 100 m), centre-to-centre.

That is not a slogan, it's a test result. We put factory ammunition through the R700 in controlled conditions and publish the full ranked board, including the loads that didn't make the cut. 4 of 13 factory .308 Win loads averaged under 1 MOA, with the best (Sako Gamehead 123gr SP) averaging 0.59″. See the full results board.

The R700 Field and R700 Precision carry the same barrelled action in a different stock, so the same test and the same guarantee apply to them.

How we test

• •Three 3-shot groups per load, measured centre-to-centre.
• •Average of the three groups, not the best group, is the load's result.
• •100-yard equivalent: sub-MOA means the average is under 1.047″ at 100 yd (2.91 cm at 100 m).
• •Indoor tunnel, controlled conditions, factory ammunition as sold.

Verify it on your rifle

Run the same protocol we do:

1. 1Use factory ammunition. The manual is firm on this: only factory-manufactured ammunition of the correct calibre complying with CIP or SAAMI specifications. Hand-loads and reloads are outside the guarantee (and can damage the rifle). Our testing found the rifle prefers 2,950+ fps loads, so start there.
2. 2Set up properly. Clean, dry bore per the manual's cleaning section, quality optics securely mounted, and a stable rest.
3. 3Shoot three 3-shot groups at 100 yards (or 100 metres), letting the barrel cool between groups.
4. 4Measure centre-to-centre on each group and average the three. Under 1.047″ at 100 yd, or 2.91 cm at 100 m, is sub-MOA.

Not grouping? Here's what to do

If your R700, R700 Field or R700 Precision won't average sub-MOA with quality factory ammunition after trying more than one load, take it up exactly as the manual directs for any claim:

1. 1Contact the authorised Carnage dealer you purchased the rifle from. Keep your proof of purchase. It is required for every claim.
2. 2Have your rifle's model, calibre and serial number ready (the serial is on the left side of the receiver, opposite the ejection port), plus your measured groups and the ammunition used.
3. 3Your dealer will arrange assessment in accordance with the firearms legislation of your State or Territory. Never post or courier a firearm without your dealer's instruction.

Claims are assessed under the rifle's two-year warranty through the dealer network. As with the warranty, damage from hand-loaded or reloaded ammunition and unauthorised barrel or trigger work is excluded, and nothing here excludes, restricts or modifies your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. See Warranty & support.

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