What Best Defines Accuracy?
Why do benchrest competitors shoot groups centered a MOA or more away from the point of aim?Accuracy is determined by how far from the target you are hitting. Group size doesn't determine accuracy. Where the group is located is what matters for accuracy.
A .5" group a foot away from the target is less accurate than a 5" group centered on the target.
So their point of aim is not affected by bullet impact. Most people have seen this as they sight in grampa's Ole Betsy for deer season. After about 2 or 3 hits to the bright yellow/orange/red/white/whatever target dot, it is no longer a good aiming point. But if POI is deliberately above POA, your sight picture will never be affected.Why do benchrest competitors shoot groups centered a MOA or more away from the point of aim?
I'm curious--why not just take a first shot and then use the bullet's impact as the POA?Why do benchrest competitors shoot groups centered a MOA or more away from the point of aim?
I'm curious--why not just take a first shot and then use the bullet's impact as the POA?