Accuracy...

by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 12:15 (10 days ago) @ Otony

While I certainly appreciate bug-hole groups at ridiculous distances my usual standard of accuracy is 'hunting accurate'. That is 'inside of a basketball at a reasonable distance'. For any given rifle/sight system, if that distance happens to be 50 yards, then it is a 50 yard rifle in my hands. Most shots up here in the toolies are taken at that distance or less anyway. I do spend time considering correct bullets...proper construction for the task and all.

Varmint rifles need to meet a little more stringent requirements as the game is smaller. I don't get to shoot varmints very often but my standards are tighter. I have a .223 "Ruger No. 2" (No. 3 with No. 1 wood and barrel) that is scary. Dime sized groups with casually thrown together loads are the norm. There is also a Hornet that performs about the same.

Tony, shifting gears slightly, please tell me about your 8x57R. If you already have, I must have forgotten. Thanks!