How do you shoot your test groups?

[jonaddis84]

I see people posting groups under .2" and cant help but wonder how on earth you are attaining this accuracy?

The best I have for shooting groups is a sandbag on a cafeteria table.

Do you use a vise? Bipod? Bags?

 

[Tomcat088]

Re: How do you shoot your test groups?

I can't speak for others, but I can for myself. My rifle is custom built, and I typically do my accuracy load testing on a proper benchrest. I don't own one, but my bestfriend will allow me access to his. I do all of my dope and everything else from my bipod or ruck and sandsock. When I'm trying to eliminate the shooter as a variable to test groups for accuracy, I do go to the benchrest. My rifle is able to print .200" 5 shot groups or a little better; sadly, I'm NOT usually capable of that accuracy, lol.

 

[JTinIN]

Re: How do you shoot your test groups?

A good front tripod with a well fitting sandbag, a nice rear sandbag and a solid cement table always helps ;-). Check out a few bench rest matches for more details.

That said have seen some of the guys shoot darn fine groups from field conditions ....

 

[Rob01]

Re: How do you shoot your test groups?

Bipod and a rear bag as I always shoot it.

 

[Bruiser_Joe]

Re: How do you shoot your test groups?

one handed, standing on one foot, one a balance ball...

 

[Hook Creek]

Re: How do you shoot your test groups?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BigJoe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">one handed, standing on one foot, one a balance ball...

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I got tired of doing it this way and started standing on one hand shooting with my foot. The challenge was looking through the scope...

 

[Rthur]

Re: How do you shoot your test groups?

Bipod and rear bag like many others here. If propper form is used you may be surprised how well you/your rifle can shoot.

 

[jonaddis84]

Re: How do you shoot your test groups?

I think I need to upgrade my shooting platform, and if that doesnt help I either need to learn how to shoot or get more accurate guns.

Thanks for the replies, I expected more people to say they used a vise like the hyskore and hydraulic trigger for some of these crazy groups.

 

[Guest]

Re: How do you shoot your test groups?

Bi-pod rear bag. Don't shoot your aiming point out, an always plot your shots on a same/same target at your shooting location. When all rds are the same on the down range(100yds or more)target compared to your plot target, load work is over.

 

[lessthanfour]

Re: How do you shoot your test groups?

today i was using a bipod with a rolled up hoodie as my rear rest while load testing, my best was a .2 inch group while my worst was a 3.5 incher using factory shit

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: How do you shoot your test groups?

I sometimes run my workups on a benchrest because it's easier to stay focused for longer.

When I verify the load I shoot from the ground like I normally would.

Regarding the .2" groups. The internet is fantastic for improving the accuracy of any system.....or shooter for that matter.

 

[diego-ted]

Re: How do you shoot your test groups?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I sometimes run my workups on a benchrest because it's easier to stay focused for longer.

When I verify the load I shoot from the ground like I normally would.

Regarding the .2" groups. The internet is fantastic for improving the accuracy of any system.....or shooter for that matter. </div></div>

I agree! I want pics with a refrence! LOL 5 shot groups, Tikka 308 Varmint, off a lead sled, 100 yards.

 

[xNF_9]

Re: How do you shoot your test groups?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bipod and a rear bag as I always shoot it. </div></div>

Exactly! Why not shoot groups the way you shoot normally. I'm in the same boat. I shoot off bipod and rear bag every time I shoot unless supported positions.

 

[collinhuygen]

Re: How do you shoot your test groups?

just as i shoot from the bench with only the bipod. .3" 5shot is not realy oncummon but takes some effort, since the gun shoots better than me. T3 super varmint 308. 155 scenar using 37.7 gr n140. lapua case federal lr primer


gr collin

 

[Arbiter]

Re: How do you shoot your test groups?

I don't own a front or rear rest, so all of my shooting is from a bipod and a rear bean bag. It's honestly never occured to me to try doing load development from a benchrest setup, but it would be interesting to try. The best groups I seem to be able to shoot from a bipod are in the vicinity of .35", but I'd wager that I'm just not practiced or skilled enough to break .3" from a bipod.