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<blockquote data-quote="med358-boise" data-source="post: 3039052" data-attributes="member: 123832"><p>IMO, load 1 is theoretically more accurate. Again, the operative word is theoretically.</p><p></p><p>First, you would have to hold all other factors constant and equal with the two loads - for example the standard deviation of the velocity values has the exact same distribution and that both distributions are normal. Since, the preceding scenario is highly unlikely - this exercise is a bit of mental masturbation.</p><p></p><p>Given the above, the question is - does the difference in ES exceed all the other variables that generated a 3/8 MOA group vs. a 7/8 MOA group?</p><p></p><p>The difference between a 3/8 MOA group and 7/8 MOA group at 750 yards is 3.93 inches.</p><p></p><p>Then compare a zero variance in velocity for Load 2 and a max variance for Load 1. A difference of 32 fps at 750 yards for Load 1 is 3.3 inches which is less than 3.93.</p><p></p><p>Therefore, the answer is no - in theory.</p><p></p><p>If I was looking for something closer to a more accurate and practical answer. I would first shoot two 5 shot groups with each load on a calm day to see if I can put 8/10 for each load into a 10' circle at 750 yards. If that is a yes, we at least have some data that tends to eliminate shooter error. I would record these groups sizes.</p><p></p><p>Then I would shoot five 5 shot groups of each load. Now you have seven 5 shot groups for each load and a much better idea of the real answer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="med358-boise, post: 3039052, member: 123832"] IMO, load 1 is theoretically more accurate. Again, the operative word is theoretically. First, you would have to hold all other factors constant and equal with the two loads - for example the standard deviation of the velocity values has the exact same distribution and that both distributions are normal. Since, the preceding scenario is highly unlikely - this exercise is a bit of mental masturbation. Given the above, the question is - does the difference in ES exceed all the other variables that generated a 3/8 MOA group vs. a 7/8 MOA group? The difference between a 3/8 MOA group and 7/8 MOA group at 750 yards is 3.93 inches. Then compare a zero variance in velocity for Load 2 and a max variance for Load 1. A difference of 32 fps at 750 yards for Load 1 is 3.3 inches which is less than 3.93. Therefore, the answer is no - in theory. If I was looking for something closer to a more accurate and practical answer. I would first shoot two 5 shot groups with each load on a calm day to see if I can put 8/10 for each load into a 10' circle at 750 yards. If that is a yes, we at least have some data that tends to eliminate shooter error. I would record these groups sizes. Then I would shoot five 5 shot groups of each load. Now you have seven 5 shot groups for each load and a much better idea of the real answer. [/QUOTE]
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