toddyboman Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Well gang lately we have had a lot of questions about accuracy and what guns are accurate. So I know have yet another question/survey. What do you call accurate? A few years ago accurate to me was being able to put 3 shoots into the inner ring of a paper plate at 100 yards. That was good enough to kill the deer around here I shoot at so it was great. Then I was introduced into shooting long ranges/bench shooting. WOW has my definition of accurate now changed. Now if my guns don't shoot at least a MAO at 100 I am MAD. and generally want a lot better but... That is just how I feel and want my guns to shoot now. No heated debate or arguments just different views and opinions. So how about you guys where do you stand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Re: What is accurate I'm not much of a rifle hunter so for me 3 in the ring is good. I primarily bowhunt and that is where my passion is. I can understand why you like shooting long range. I just don't have the land or range to shoot it that far here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Re: What is accurate MOA or less from the bench and you won't go wrong when you are hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PAdeerdreamer Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Re: What is accurate [ QUOTE ] MOA or less from the bench and you won't go wrong when you are hunting! [/ QUOTE ] I here that no excuses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Colorado Bob Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Re: What is accurate Everyone talks of MOA----I have no idea what that is. I like 3 shots in a dime----but I take 3 shots in a quarter at 100 yards from a bench. CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted March 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Re: What is accurate [ QUOTE ] Everyone talks of MOA----I have no idea what that is. I like 3 shots in a dime----but I take 3 shots in a quarter at 100 yards from a bench. CB [/ QUOTE ] MOA = Minute of Angle one MOA = 1" @ 100 yards Check this out MOA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Re: What is accurate if ya think about it though shots closer to the bullseye are accurate yes, but if you want good groupings within 1"@100 your being precise and not accurate, just thought id throw that out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudd Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Re: What is accurate hunting firearms I like less than MOA . If your talking bench guns , I like one hole! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinguide Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Re: What is accurate 6mm PPC accurate ohya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Re: What is accurate [ QUOTE ] I like 3 shots in a dime----but I take 3 shots in a quarter at 100 yards from a bench. CB [/ QUOTE ] Same here! I dont need three shots in one hole to kill a deer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer79 Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Re: What is accurate browning A-bolt 7mm weatherby mag,26in medium contour barrel 1in10 twist,has some tweakin done,1in groups at 200yds all day,off the bench but darn,ammo is pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Re: What is accurate First off when I say average, I am talking about 5 seperate 5 shot groups at 100 yards making up the average. It depends on the gun. For a shotgun with rifled slugs, I am happy with 4" at 75 yards. With a rifled bore and sabots, 4" at 125 yards are acceptable. For my muzzleloaders, it all depends on the gun. For my pyrodex gun, 2" at 100 yards is more than enough. I like it down to less than 1.5" for my long range Savage smokeless ML though. For my short - medium range deer rifles (out to 200 yards) with my 45-70 with a 2-7x scope, I am happy with 2" groups even though it will shoot much better. My Rem Model 7 guns with short buggy whip tapered barrels, I am happy with 1.5" groups at 100 yards. With my medium to long range guns I want 1" or better at 100 yards. For my long range guns, I want sub 1" groups on average. For varmint rifles, I want 1/2" groups at 100 yards. For benchrest guns, it has to be under 1/4" groups at 100 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Re: What is accurate For our deer rifles at 100 yards, if we can shoot them off the bench under a 1.5 inch group, I am happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Re: What is accurate The goal for accuracy shooting is generally perfection. That is, every shot going into the same hole. Then along comes reality, and while the goal is still the same, we can satisfy ourselves with much less. Right now, I have a .222 that will give me under 1/2" at 100 yards under some pretty ideal conditions. I'm pretty sure that it is capable of a whole lot better, so the variations are more because of flaws in my shooting or re-loading techniques. I have learned to accept that but my goal is still to place a 5-shot group in the same hole. I'll probably never get there unless there is some significant luck involved, but I'll keep on burning powder trying to get there. That's all part of the fun. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted March 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Re: What is accurate [ QUOTE ] The goal for accuracy shooting is generally perfection. That is, every shot going into the same hole. Then along comes reality, and while the goal is still the same, we can satisfy ourselves with much less. Right now, I have a .222 that will give me under 1/2" at 100 yards under some pretty ideal conditions. I'm pretty sure that it is capable of a whole lot better, so the variations are more because of flaws in my shooting or re-loading techniques. I have learned to accept that but my goal is still to place a 5-shot group in the same hole. I'll probably never get there unless there is some significant luck involved, but I'll keep on burning powder trying to get there. That's all part of the fun. Doc [/ QUOTE ] VERY TRUE!! To many factors involved to be able to shoot hole through hole. Wind, human, temp, your loads ect. But its a TON OF FUN trying to do it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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