Scoped pistol accuracy (6" Python at 50 yards)

[mhl]

There was a guy at the range with a 6" Python, rested & seated, that shot a 6-shot group the size of a quarter at 50 yards. He said he could do that all day, but I didn't see him shoot again. Is this common for a 6"? Does anyone have a set-up like that in 10mm or .357 with 100 yard data?

 

[mavracer]

yes it's quite possible.

 

[loneviking]

Absolutely these Colts can do this. I have a version of the Trooper Mk V and can shoot, offhand, well under 2" groups at 50 yards. I have shot an 18" steel plate at distances up to 200 yards with my Colt. This is why I have to chuckle when I see guys with semi-autos set up to target shoot at thirty feet or under. That's point blank range for me!

 

[Peter M. Eick]

With decent ammo and a good steady rest, I see no reason to think a good python could not do that all day long.

 

[wnycollector]

Hell, I'm not even a good shot and I can keep 8 rounds of 7.62x25 out of my Polish TT33 on a paper plate at 50 yards. Scoped, rested and with a Colt...quarter sized groups are within reason.

 

[GUNKWAZY]

7.62.... paper plate..... scoped ..... Huh ?


Jeff (GUNKWAZY)

 

[wnycollector]

I was just pointing out that if...a poor shot like myself, with an un-scoped pistol shooting offhand, can keep 8 shots on a paper plate sized target(10"). I have no problem believing that a rested and scoped colt python should easily be able to produce quarter sized groups. I hope that clarifies my previous post.

 

[madcratebuilder]

1/2 inch @ 50yds = 1 moa, shouldn't be a problem for any decent 6 inch handgun. The trigger operator well need to know his stuff.

7.62.... paper plate..... scoped ..... Huh ?

The 7.62X25 is a very accurate pistol round. I have won many a beer at the range out shooting custom 1911's with my 100 year old C96, lost a few too.

 

[SASS#23149]

yep,very do-able with good ammo and a little practice.

 

[Hutch]

I can't and never will be able to group 2" at offhand 50 yards, even if the gun was PERFECT. I'm not calling shennanigans just yet.

 

[bluetopper]

Glad to know there is other ranges where beer is drank.

 

[Seafarer12]

With a good revolver and a good shooter it is no problem. Get a gun like a freedon arms in a rest you can get good rifle like groups at 100 yards

 

[Steve in PA]

I think I've posted this picture before, its a 5-shot group out of my Ruger Super Redhawk .44mag. It has a 9 1/2" barrel and wears a Bushnel 2-6x scope.

The orange circle is 3" diameter, range was 100yds, gun was fired seated from a rest. One darn flyer ruined a rather nice group!



This is my gun

 

[give]

10mm is a great round,had a delta elite classic i bought from an old timer that hung out at an indoor range it was choice,very accurate