Thread: Changes in the impact point

Originally Posted by Rushy

Gillie / Tussock there is no way that I wish to debate rifle accuracy with the two of you as I know less than a new born babe about the subject. That said, Phillip will be with me during the roar and there will be little chance of him shooting beyond 100 metres let alone 200 with most of the shooting opportunity likely to be in the <30 to <50 metre range hence my assurance to him that it was not going to be an issue. I have not seen Phillip shoot but let's for the sake of conducting an exercise assume that he is not good and only capable of shooting a 4 inch group at 100 metres and then lets also assume that there will be another 4 inch shift in the point of impact between how he has sighted in his rifle and how it will perform when he is shooting off hand or resting against a tree. Even under these extreme (assumed) circumstances, surely he should be capable of hitting a deer at <50 metres. My council will be for Phillip to be taking shoulder or heart/lung shots anyway as if he gets a stag he will likely want to take the trophy.

Phillip, listen to and learn from the knowledge and wisdom of these far more learned members as I am no expert on the accuracy of rifles. But my comment stands, "It won't be a problem"

Awesome Rushy, at those sort of distances you are right, it won't make enough of a difference. Bush hunting roaring stags is easily some of my most exciting memories. Phillip, you are going to have some fun - and as you are thinking about POI change you might as well go and check it at the range to save you thinking about it again!

Rushy, I am afraid this topic is a pet peev with me - i like to advocate people shoot more and have rifle sighted in exactly where they expect. I like to have absolute confidence in my rifle. The downside to this is that it is always my fault!!