Hey all,
Just wanted to run my typical accuracy test by you guys.
Typically when I am testing a load/reload/new pistol, I shoot at 7-10 yards at a color changing paper target (like Shoot-n-see) off hand, preferably at a red bullseye. Slow fire. When I can get 1" groups or less, or most holes touching for a 5 round group, I call it good. And believe me, some loads that just don't have enough powder will scatter rounds over 2-3 inches.
I figure that in all my gun magazine driven wisdom (roll eyes) the typical service size polymer pistol will get about 3-4 inches bench rested at 25 yards. So if I can get 1" at 7-10 yards, and multiply that by 3, I'm kind of close to bench rested gun writer accuracy worthy of being published.
Any thoughts? Ways to improve? I could bring a portable chair and folding table. But I figure if I can do it off hand, I could do it rested too.
I think this reduces the role that being near sighted (with astigmatism) plays into the results.
Just wanted to run my typical accuracy test by you guys.
Typically when I am testing a load/reload/new pistol, I shoot at 7-10 yards at a color changing paper target (like Shoot-n-see) off hand, preferably at a red bullseye. Slow fire. When I can get 1" groups or less, or most holes touching for a 5 round group, I call it good. And believe me, some loads that just don't have enough powder will scatter rounds over 2-3 inches.
I figure that in all my gun magazine driven wisdom (roll eyes) the typical service size polymer pistol will get about 3-4 inches bench rested at 25 yards. So if I can get 1" at 7-10 yards, and multiply that by 3, I'm kind of close to bench rested gun writer accuracy worthy of being published.
Any thoughts? Ways to improve? I could bring a portable chair and folding table. But I figure if I can do it off hand, I could do it rested too.
I think this reduces the role that being near sighted (with astigmatism) plays into the results.