cheygriz
member
Another interesting test.
When you've got your load developed to your satisfaction, shoot at least 5 groups, and average them, at 300 yards.
I can't begin to explain why, but the old "minutes of angle" theory doesn't always apply. I've been told that some bullets don't stabilize properly until well past 100 yards, and others lose stability below a certain velocity.
I've had match loads that shot 3/4 inch groups at 100 yards (TEN shot groups,) and then opened up to 4-5 inches at 300. I've also had a couple that shot one inch groups at 100, 200 and 1 1/4 inch groups at 300!
When you've got your load developed to your satisfaction, shoot at least 5 groups, and average them, at 300 yards.
I can't begin to explain why, but the old "minutes of angle" theory doesn't always apply. I've been told that some bullets don't stabilize properly until well past 100 yards, and others lose stability below a certain velocity.
I've had match loads that shot 3/4 inch groups at 100 yards (TEN shot groups,) and then opened up to 4-5 inches at 300. I've also had a couple that shot one inch groups at 100, 200 and 1 1/4 inch groups at 300!
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