That may be a dumb question, but I have trouble getting consistent testing groups. I have tried different techniques and I get different groupings even with the same loads.
I have one of those rests from Caldwell that screws to raise or lower. If I rest the front of the barrel on it I have a hard time getting a good tight grip on the gun. Plus, I wonder should I put any downward pressure on front of the gun to try to keep the barrel tighter against the rest?
I have also tried just keeping my "normal" grip but resting my hands on something, like my bag or such. The barrel is then free and not supported but I seem to get a better grip. I think. I've also tried a similar method but just resting my forearms on the bag with my hands hanging over the bag.
So that's where I am.:banghead:
How do you all test for accuracy when working up loads?
I have one of those rests from Caldwell that screws to raise or lower. If I rest the front of the barrel on it I have a hard time getting a good tight grip on the gun. Plus, I wonder should I put any downward pressure on front of the gun to try to keep the barrel tighter against the rest?
I have also tried just keeping my "normal" grip but resting my hands on something, like my bag or such. The barrel is then free and not supported but I seem to get a better grip. I think. I've also tried a similar method but just resting my forearms on the bag with my hands hanging over the bag.
So that's where I am.:banghead:
How do you all test for accuracy when working up loads?