I visit and read posts on several gun forums and often come across posts with shooters talking about the fantastic groups they have just shot with their rifles. I have three 22lr rifles that I'm quite proud of. Vudoo Gunworks (1st Gen), a Tikka T1X, and a Cz 457 Varmint Precision. I'm well aware of the ammo factor and usually shoot Lapua Center-X, SK Standard Plus, Ely Tenex, CCI Standard Velocity (best there is for consistency at an affordable price!). After reading posts about outstanding groups I set up and shoot off a benchrest and maybe once in a blue moon I'll get a group like they mention but it may only be one group during that shooting session.
My point or question is are these folks truly getting that type consistency most of the time or are they like me just getting them that tight once in a while? It frustrates me with my shooting when I can't get these groups consistently. I think we all have good days and bad days shooting. I usually know after shooting just a magazine whether I should pack up and go home, its not going to be a good day. Then some days I'm on and can do better. I keep getting off point but I think most of you get what I'm asking... are the tight groups folks refer to consistent or just their best of the day or maybe month? I only compete against myself but I'm no rookie at this and hate to keep changing things and spending money to chase that ultimate rifle if I'm already doing as good or even better than most.
My point or question is are these folks truly getting that type consistency most of the time or are they like me just getting them that tight once in a while? It frustrates me with my shooting when I can't get these groups consistently. I think we all have good days and bad days shooting. I usually know after shooting just a magazine whether I should pack up and go home, its not going to be a good day. Then some days I'm on and can do better. I keep getting off point but I think most of you get what I'm asking... are the tight groups folks refer to consistent or just their best of the day or maybe month? I only compete against myself but I'm no rookie at this and hate to keep changing things and spending money to chase that ultimate rifle if I'm already doing as good or even better than most.