Bluecthomas
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If I'm trying to hit a penny at 100 yards, it's more about the scope than the gun. Can't hit what you can't see...
agtman wrote:
Let's repeat: 3-shots doesn't establish a "group" for accuracy purposes; it indicates (barely) that there's a POA somewhere on paper.
Better sights and better triggers might help a shooter to shoot more accurately but they have nothing to do with how accurate the firearm is.
agtman wrote:
Let's repeat: 3-shots doesn't establish a "group" for accuracy purposes; it indicates (barely) that there's a POA somewhere on paper.
RaySendero asked:
You know, I've read a lot of people repeat/echo this disclaimer regarding 3-shot groups;
But I've never seen the statistics to back-up this as a fact.
Can you reference the math to back-up this claim? Or is this just your opinion?
I'd be interested?
TXAZ,
Tell us what you want to do with "this rifle"
and what you will expect for accuracy.
You know, I've read a lot of people repeat/echo this disclaimer regarding 3-shot groups;
But I've never seen the statistics to back-up this as a fact.
Can you reference the math to back-up this claim? Or is this just your opinion?
I'd be interested.
Well, after 4 pages, ... at least one person seems to get it.
Let's repeat: 3-shots doesn't establish a "group" for accuracy purposes; it indicates (barely) that there's a POA somewhere on paper.
5-shots is the bare minimum for establishing or vetting the accuracy of a certain load in a certain rifle, as long as the shooter is removed from the equation as much as possible. That's why you shoot 5-shot groups from a rested/supported position - typically, off a bench.
And yes, 10-shot groups are much more useful for assessing the accuracy of a particular load (or rifle) than 5-shot groups.
Achieving consistent accuracy in centerfire rifle shooting is work, guys. I mean, other than just doing some casual Sunday afternoon plinking, which we all do from time to time.
But if you're lazy, stick with your little 3-shot "group." If it's reasonably tight, well, you can do the fat man's happy dance.