Thread: Accuracy expectations

Originally Posted by Hunter_Nick

I’ve tried 5 different projectiles and three powders, coming out with an average accuracy of 31mm across 55 groups.

Originally Posted by Hunter_Nick

I’m using a solid front rest with a sandbag, and a ‘protector’ bunny ear rear bag from a solid bench. It’s certainly got enough accuracy for deer at the max range the cartridge is capable of, but for varmints at range, not so much….

"Only an accurate rifle is an interesting rifle."

If any of my rifles after "5 projectiles, 3 powders, and 55 groups" don't average .75 MOA then I move them on (except my Remington mountain rifle with super-slim barrel... that's acceptable at 1 MOA).