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<blockquote data-quote="bowhunthard88" data-source="post: 953174" data-attributes="member: 12575"><p>I've honestly never measured long range group sizes with a ruler or caliper, as I usually shoot hanging AR500 plates at distance. However, I have photos of groups at 800+ in the ~2.5" size for 3 shots, IN ABSOLUTE PERFECT CONDITIONS. It doesn't happen all the time, unfortunately <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" />. That being said, when shooting for groups, I try to strive for 1/2 MOA or less, it doesn't always happen, but it gives me something to shoot for!</p><p></p><p>If your rifle is capable of 1/2 MOA or less at 100 yds., extreme velocity spread is tight, and the bullet is stabilized to the POI range: your rifle should be capable of 1/2 MOA!!! That being said, shooter error/calculation, etc. plays a big part! Try for what your rifle is capable at 100 yds., but definitely don't expect that all the time. I would say to be satisfied with 1 MOA to start and work from there.</p><p></p><p>Again, group size at distance is not as important to me as first round hits and being "spot on", but it is very nice to see great groups. I usually stop measuring exact group size at 300+. I do shoot a few matches, but mostly groundhog/coyote/whitetail hunt and put my time in behind the rifle in the off season.</p><p></p><p>Have fun! Accuracy is what drives most of us here I believe, and I for one am still searching for the absolute holy grail <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bowhunthard88, post: 953174, member: 12575"] I've honestly never measured long range group sizes with a ruler or caliper, as I usually shoot hanging AR500 plates at distance. However, I have photos of groups at 800+ in the ~2.5" size for 3 shots, IN ABSOLUTE PERFECT CONDITIONS. It doesn't happen all the time, unfortunately :rolleyes:. That being said, when shooting for groups, I try to strive for 1/2 MOA or less, it doesn't always happen, but it gives me something to shoot for! If your rifle is capable of 1/2 MOA or less at 100 yds., extreme velocity spread is tight, and the bullet is stabilized to the POI range: your rifle should be capable of 1/2 MOA!!! That being said, shooter error/calculation, etc. plays a big part! Try for what your rifle is capable at 100 yds., but definitely don't expect that all the time. I would say to be satisfied with 1 MOA to start and work from there. Again, group size at distance is not as important to me as first round hits and being "spot on", but it is very nice to see great groups. I usually stop measuring exact group size at 300+. I do shoot a few matches, but mostly groundhog/coyote/whitetail hunt and put my time in behind the rifle in the off season. Have fun! Accuracy is what drives most of us here I believe, and I for one am still searching for the absolute holy grail :D. [/QUOTE]
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