Thread: Accuracy is Relative

Originally Posted by Puffin

Match the number of shots used to determine accuracy to the likely number that will be required for the game that rifle is for ?

I think it was r93 that did a cold bore repeatability test over several months. Except when shooting "pests" its consistent first shot accuracy you want. Nine round groups may be the best for zeroing/learning load characteristics but its single shot cold bore results that count for the hunter in my opinion.

Prezactly Marty.

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

I think it was r93 that did a cold bore repeatability test over several months. Except when shooting "pests" its consistent first shot accuracy you want. Nine round groups may be the best for zeroing/learning load characteristics but its single shot cold bore results that count for the hunter in my opinion.

Thanks for reminding me. I learnt a lot out of that wee experiment and planned to modify it a bit.
I will get off my ass when I get home and do something about it.



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I agree it’s that first shot with cold bore that’s important and weather you test it with a clean barrel or fouled barrel , no point blazing away at the range with a hot barrel and then go hunting with a clean cold barrel , makes no difference at short ranges but the longer stuff in some rifles will definitely have a impact .

Originally Posted by Coote

You are right Norway. Another topic that gets a lot of attention on the internet is knives and sharpening. A bewildering range of blade alloys are discussed and judged, and the 'proper' ways to sharpen are presented. But I wonder how many of the internet knife expert panel members actually have a way of life where they have to use a knife regularly. There are some nice fancy knives out there, but a bit of bandsaw blade with a kanuka handle jammed in a polypipe sheath doesn't cost much and it generally does all that is required after being rubbed on a cheap, coarse whetstone.

I can relate. I buy $4 Hultafors knives because I want it sharp & easy to clean. And at the price, I can afford to buy a new one once I chip it on something.

I Googled 'Hultafors' and they look great! I appreciate the craftsmanship represented by an expensive knife and sheath, but my philosophy is that a $200 knife is not ten times better than a $20 knife, nor are you ten times less likely to lose it.