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The Trouble with Accuracy at the Range
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1421941" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>We all tend to blame poor hits on something. Eliminating poor hits should be the goal of everyone. No doubt, the first cold bore shot is the most important of all the hits for a hunter and also for a target shooter to establish the quality or general location of the Zero.</p><p></p><p>Testing at the range allows you to learn many things about you loads accuracy and your rifles consistency. Both are very important to know</p><p>before you evaluate your ability and understand the areas you need to work on and practice.</p><p></p><p>So In my opinion, It is all part of the process of becoming a better shooter. First comes a good rifle, then comes a good consistent load for the use, and finally comes evaluating your self (Honestly) and trying to improve your ability.</p><p></p><p>A rifle that places the first shot on target is very important to a hunter, but if it doesn't repeat with some degree of consistency, It is of little use if follow up shots are needed. In the time it takes for a bullet to reach game at long distances, the perfect hold and shot placement can become a bad hit with just one step by the game. We all like to think we will never need a follow up shot, But it does happen. Wind can be fickle'd and change in the bullet flight time.</p><p></p><p>So in my opinion, one thing is no less important than another. Having good components in your rifle, good consistent loads to feed it, good performing bullets for the job when the reach the target, good velocities for the range to be used, and plenty of practice so we can take advantage of all the attributes of out complete package and the understanding of dealing with outside forces that are constantly changing. </p><p></p><p>Blaming or recognizing one thing or another can be a positive thing if we learn from it, other wise it is just an excuse for not working hard enough on all of the aspects of our sport.</p><p></p><p>Just my opinion.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1421941, member: 2736"] We all tend to blame poor hits on something. Eliminating poor hits should be the goal of everyone. No doubt, the first cold bore shot is the most important of all the hits for a hunter and also for a target shooter to establish the quality or general location of the Zero. Testing at the range allows you to learn many things about you loads accuracy and your rifles consistency. Both are very important to know before you evaluate your ability and understand the areas you need to work on and practice. So In my opinion, It is all part of the process of becoming a better shooter. First comes a good rifle, then comes a good consistent load for the use, and finally comes evaluating your self (Honestly) and trying to improve your ability. A rifle that places the first shot on target is very important to a hunter, but if it doesn't repeat with some degree of consistency, It is of little use if follow up shots are needed. In the time it takes for a bullet to reach game at long distances, the perfect hold and shot placement can become a bad hit with just one step by the game. We all like to think we will never need a follow up shot, But it does happen. Wind can be fickle'd and change in the bullet flight time. So in my opinion, one thing is no less important than another. Having good components in your rifle, good consistent loads to feed it, good performing bullets for the job when the reach the target, good velocities for the range to be used, and plenty of practice so we can take advantage of all the attributes of out complete package and the understanding of dealing with outside forces that are constantly changing. Blaming or recognizing one thing or another can be a positive thing if we learn from it, other wise it is just an excuse for not working hard enough on all of the aspects of our sport. Just my opinion. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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