I was shooting some bolt action rifles this weekend and about 50 yards to sight them in an work up some ballistic tables to keep with the rifles. Ok, mostly for fun.
The groups were good, most of the time. It was only 50 yards with a CZ 223 and a Savage HMR 17 both bull/varmint barrels, shooting from a rest. So often touching holes or very close but maybe every 10th shot hit an inch or so off the rest of the group. I can still see through the scope when the round goes off and I swear it is right on target, so I don't understand why it is so far off. Some you can tell you pulled the trigger too soon or were off, but most looked good.
Is it the shooter and I am seeing things, or is it the ammo, or the rifle? I was using was mid range stuff (Fiocchi 223 vmax 40 grn in a 1:12 twist barrel and 17 grn Hornady HMR). I know it could be me, but many looked good through the scope. The ammo is not perfect so maybe that is it or the rifle needs cleaning. Usually the groups are tight so it seems random.
Anyone have any thoughts on this? We always hear "it was a flyer" but what's the cause?
Thanks.
The groups were good, most of the time. It was only 50 yards with a CZ 223 and a Savage HMR 17 both bull/varmint barrels, shooting from a rest. So often touching holes or very close but maybe every 10th shot hit an inch or so off the rest of the group. I can still see through the scope when the round goes off and I swear it is right on target, so I don't understand why it is so far off. Some you can tell you pulled the trigger too soon or were off, but most looked good.
Is it the shooter and I am seeing things, or is it the ammo, or the rifle? I was using was mid range stuff (Fiocchi 223 vmax 40 grn in a 1:12 twist barrel and 17 grn Hornady HMR). I know it could be me, but many looked good through the scope. The ammo is not perfect so maybe that is it or the rifle needs cleaning. Usually the groups are tight so it seems random.
Anyone have any thoughts on this? We always hear "it was a flyer" but what's the cause?
Thanks.