Range Report That Damned 5th Shot Flyer....

[Gustav7]

Not that it matters, or really means anything...

But this was shaping up to be a personal best 5 shot group... #5 coming in with the F-U.

Factory Savage 10 in a B&C stock
147 ELDM's over 47.3gr RL26 moving at ~2830fps
1x fired Starline SRP with 0.0025" neck tension

Definitely a fluke but always welcomed with or without the flyer

 

[Tokay444]

I know those feels.

 

[spife7980]

Yall are lucky, I only get to my second before I throw a flyer out.

 

[Gee Kay]

one can always use a penny to show the group and cover the flyer if it bothers one that much

 

[Gustav7]

Yall are lucky, I only get to my second before I throw a flyer out.

Fliers 2-5 are always an obstacle lol...

If it makes you feel better that’s not what my other groups look like

 

[Dthomas3523]

If you only shoot one round per dot, the problem goes away.

 

[OKBoomer]

This one happened on the second shot. I missed a wind letup and/or didn’t quite get into the rifle and/or didn’t release it the same, etc, etc.

 

[isofahunter]

If only you had done "your" part, #SAD.

 

[Gustav7]

LOL... Waiting on a 600yd F-class group to really show me

 

[OKBoomer]

Yeah, same here. This is a new barrel for my sons rifle. Nothing like trying to be consistent for 60 rounds through switchy winds. But it’s at least good to know the load is tuned.

 

[hafejd30]

By internet standard that’s a “one hole all day long” gun

 

[diggler1833]

As previously mentioned, use a coin to highlight shot group size (minus the flier, which you cover with the coin)...

...This works especially well on grid targets where the observer can already tell how far apart each inch is...but coins work better...

...Then post the group on here believing that you have everyone fooled that your single cherry picked group with covered flier is an accurate representation of how well you and your rifle routinely shoot.

In all honesty, don't feel bad about a momentary lack of concentration. It's just a reminder that your mental game still has room for improvement. I blew two 4+1 groups myself the other day while I was getting back into shooting for groups after a long break. I took a 1/4 MOA and a 3/8 MOA group and managed to make them solid 1 MOA groups with said fliers.

I'll post pictures just as soon as I find a coin...

 

[Gustav7]

Part of the reason I posted this was after I read the Harris Bipod thread, I was just trying to post something a little more light-hearted and semi satirical

 

[Gustav7]

Yeah, same here. This is a new barrel for my sons rifle. Nothing like trying to be consistent for 60 rounds through switchy winds. But it’s at least good to know the load is tuned.

Actually I just thought of the group that out does us all lol....

(Talk about a Impressive but weirdly disappointing flier lol)

 

[Deleted member 113831]

If you shoot 10 shot groups the fifth round flyer doesn't matter.

 

[Kycl2012]

Nice shooting!

 

[Gustav7]

If you shoot 10 shot groups the fifth round flyer doesn't matter.

LOL, or the 7th....or the 9th...

 

[JakeM]

Six shots, yep the fifth one is the flyer.

 

[XLR308]

It is damn aggravating when the rifle wants to run but I'm still baby stepping.
Shot this one today and flubbed the 5th shot.

 

[Tokay444]

Two flyers from my CZ457 MTR at 100yards today.

 

[XLR308]

Just for a comparison first shots fired for the day with Magneeto attached and a cold rusty shooter.

 

[Ledzep]

If you shoot 10 shot groups the fifth round flyer doesn't matter.

I shot my 3rd ever sub-MOA group a week ago. This last weekend I broke .75 MOA-- barely.

35 shot groups.

 

[buffalowinter]

This is why you see so many people posting three shot groups. Personally, I think 10 shot groups, throwing out the worst shot, shows the rifle's accuracy rather than the shooter's skill.

 

[BallisticPrimate]

I figured out my way around this problem some time ago - I usually keep shooting the group until I produce the poor shot. That way I already know I'm going to ruin the group and the challenge is to make it happen further along the string than last time

Exhibit A (7shots 100m)

 

[Tokay444]

I figured out my way around this problem some time ago - I usually keep shooting the group until I produce the poor shot. That way I already know I'm going to ruin the group and the challenge is to make it happen further along the string than last time

Exhibit A (7shots 100m)
View attachment 7444530

Plus two flyers.

 

[Moe Ron]

The best way to shoot small groups

 

[XLR308]

The best way to shoot small groups View attachment 7444594

Needs improvement if "MOM" Minute of manipulation is to be believable it needs a carbon ring

 

[Moe Ron]

No carbon! I’m a green shooter. AND...
If you’re getting fliers.
1. You’re flinching
2. You’re drunk
3. You have Parkinson’s

 

[M8541Reaper]

one can always use a penny to show the group and cover the flyer if it bothers one that much

Giving away trade secrets I see.

 

[hlee]

one can always use a penny to show the group and cover the flyer if it bothers one that much

Carry a whole pocket full of change if attempting the 6x5 challenge...

 

[Gee Kay]

Carry a whole pocket full of change if attempting the 6x5 challenge...

6x5 challenge?

 

[hlee]

6x5 challenge?

One target.
6 groups
5 shots per group
No other bullet holes on target...