2 shots in exactly the same hole?

[robdes]

Ok, I was at the range today w a new rock creek 308 conversion for my DTA- work done by APA. Ammo- FGMM 168. I shot 3 groups at 200yds all at a hair over an inch (1/2+ moa). I them moved to 100 and shot a 5/8" group and then shot a second 3 shot group at the center of a target sheet. The first 2 shots were touching and I thought that the 3rd shot was also in that group. I went to retrieve the target and there were only 2 holes where I thought there should have been 3. The rest of the target was clear. I then shot a final 4 shot 7/16" group.
Could the 3rd shot have gone through the exact same hole as a previous shot? If not, it would had to have been 8" off target to not hit the paper.

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

yes...it happens all the time, its called clean living.

 

[Pat M]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

yes, unless you jerked the shot that bad

 

[robdes]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">yes...it happens all the time, its called clean living.</div></div>

Problem is, I don't do any clean living!

The only indication was maybe that one of the holes had slightly darker powder residue marks- very slight. Both holes looked perfectly circular.

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dtac</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">yes...it happens all the time, its called clean living.</div></div>

Problem is, I don't do any clean living!

The only indication was maybe that one of the holes had slightly darker powder residue marks- very slight. Both holes looked perfectly circular.

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dtac...really...you had a good day....you're a rock star.....good on you you did good....now go get a beer.

 

[9H_Cracka]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

It's called a Robin Hood. Get over it.

 

[robdes]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

I know that I am coming off as a bragadocious(sp?) doucebag.
That wasn't the point. I was trying to either confirm or deny the possibility of a bullet leaving almost no trace of its passage through an existing hole.

Thanks for the responses.

 

[Shortdraw]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

Do three next time.

 

[KeithR41]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

Hopefully you didn't do that using those rings you bought from me. Now you see why I sold them. Horribly inaccurate!.

Just messing with ya. It's fun to shoot well.
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[Target In Sight]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dtac</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">yes...it happens all the time, its called clean living.</div></div>

Problem is, I don't do any clean living!

The only indication was maybe that one of the holes had slightly darker powder residue marks- very slight. Both holes looked perfectly circular.

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dtac...really...you had a good day....you're a rock star.....good on you you did good....now go get a beer. </div></div>

Gotta love boltripper's reply everytime. now where is that beer?

Oh! good shooting!! it happens, even an average shooter like me had that happened a few times. Good rifle is easy to keep performing constantly, the hard part is that good shooter to remain consistent.

 

[robdes]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

That's sweet shooting, but you can clearly see that more than one round passed through the hole. Still that's an incredible group! Was that at 100yrds?

 

[billy.the.kid43]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

I generally put my targets with a cardboard backing. If you can't see the second or third shot in a group, check the back of the cardboard and you may see a difference and find your shot. BTW, good shooting.

 

[Shortdraw]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dtac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's sweet shooting, but you can clearly see that more than one round passed through the hole. Still that's an incredible group! Was that at 100yrds?

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That was sighting in my new rifle. I boresighted, shot one shot, then another. WTF, did I miss? Shot a third shot and noticed tho hole was slightly bigger. I quit after 3, didn't want to foul up that group. Best I've ever done and almost dark out. 100 yards

 

[robdes]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mnshortdraw</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dtac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's sweet shooting, but you can clearly see that more than one round passed through the hole. Still that's an incredible group! Was that at 100yrds?

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That was sighting in my new rifle. I boresighted, shot one shot, then another. WTF, did I miss? Shot a third shot and noticed tho hole was slightly bigger. I quit after 3, didn't want to foul up that group. Best I've ever done and almost dark out. 100 yards</div></div>

I would have been buzzing for a week after that and I definitely would not have put a 4th round downrange. What rifle? I bet you haven't sold it.

 

[KeithR41]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

You wouldn't shoot it a forth time? Why not?
Shoot that sumbitch too the barrel melts.

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[robdes]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KeithR41</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You wouldn't shoot it a forth time? Why not?
Shoot that sumbitch too the barrel melts.

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I would have shot it till it melted as well, just not at that 3 shot hole. I would have pulled the sh*t out of the 4th shot and placed it 2 inches to the right.

 

[Shortdraw]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

Rifle nor shooter is capable of repeating that group with any sort of consistency -yet. Just damn good luck. Rifle review is here in the bolt action section, it is a Autauga Arms build. It averaged under 1/2" @100yds with no load development. Working on that right now. I bet Lowlight and and many others here have shot dozens of groups that tight.

 

[9H_Cracka]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

Luck is for pussies.

This is 10 shots through the same hole, yet the pellet STILL won't fall all the way through.

 

[BERTMAN77MK2]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

all I can say is "WOW..........."

 

[Shortdraw]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

Yeah, but it's further from the x-ring than mine. 100 yards? All kidding aside, shoot enough, and you will put at least a few through the EXACT same hole eventually. Good shooting, _9H! What are the specs?

 

[oldolds442]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

9H, what distance was that shot at, and with what. i have sever pellet rifles and pistols. pretty good for parctice...

 

[9H_Cracka]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

10 meter pellet testing with the Anschutz 8002, clamped into a pillar about 600 pounds of steel and concrete with the base poured into the concrete floor.

I bought all they had of that lot

Just funnin' with ya on both posts OP.

 

[Furtaker_.223]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pat M</div><div class="ubbcode-body">yes, unless you jerked the shot that bad</div></div>
Trigger pull.... I hate it.

 

[lovain1932]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

Gotta love it when you realize your guns capability if you do your part. It's the desire to do it again and again that makes this sport so addictive

 

[1fstTA]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

sounds like a great day at the range. Now it becomes addictive trying to duplicate it LOL.

 

[JJ_Miller]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

I can on demand and in front of witnesses get 5 shots in the same hole, as long as its good scotch and I don't wait too long between shots

.....................JJ

 

[ker2222]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

when its me and I have a group like that.......I missed the paper.....see sig line!

I call them "spotter scope show-offs." My buddies will gather round the spotter scope and all ooh and ahh cause through the scope it looks amazing.......then I will try and leave the range with the target still hanging---I say, "why save it, it happens all the time." Of course the reality is up close the "burn" marks will usually give it away that its 2 or 4 shots.......not 3 or 5!!!

 

[xray9]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

Become interested in benchrest shooting, that's what we shoot for all the time.

 

[FNARSHOOTER]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

Never been attacked by a "benchrest" but if shooting them makes you sleep better go ahead. Or you a meat hunter??? L.O.L

 

[FNARSHOOTER]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

Just shoot steel the twang never lies!!!

 

[1fstTA]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

ahhh yes the sound of metal plinking gives me goose bumps LOL

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

steel tells you where you're at ...paper tells you where you need to be

 

[gstaylorg]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">steel tells you where you're at ...paper tells you where you need to be </div></div>

This phrase should be required learning!

 

[69icarus]

Re: 2 shots in exactly the same hole?

cool