Group size

[xpfuzz]

Small question here guys,what would be a decent group size to shoot at 1000 yds??? I`m shooting an XP100 pistol in 6.5-284 with 140 A-max`s at 2650 fps..Went to Wyoming last week and did some 500-1000 yd shooting and I was quit pleased with the results...Thanks...

 

[Cheechako]

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That's a tough question to answer. A 'decent' group size will depend on the type of rifle, caliber, rests, and conditions. A Benchrest rifle in good conditions can shoot under 1/4 MOA 5-shot groups while the same rifle in snotty conditions might group no better than 20 inches, and the shooter may be tickled pink to do that good.

Ray

 

[Mark Walker in TX]

Yep, tough to say. Also depends on how many in the group. A Benchrest LG group of 5 will differ a bit from an F-Class group of 20.

I would say if you are shooting 10 shot groups and holding MOA, well at 1k then you are doing really well.

 

[xpfuzz]

Guess I should have gave a little more info,,it was 5 shot groups,,shot from a good rest..Had a lot of fun...One day we had about 10-15 mph cross wind,from left to right,,and the next day we had wind from about 5 oclock to 11 oclock,,bout 10 mph..I did manage to get 3 groups that was about 3/4 MOA,but most averaged anywhere from 10-15 inches at 1000..Had one that was 1 1/2 inch by 3 1/2 inch at 500..Best part was the fellow that allowed us to shoot on his property was an X benchrest shooter and he had concrete benches set up,with steel plates and target stands from 100 all the way to 1000...Had a great time....

 

[falconpilot]

The IBS record for 1000 yard LG 5-shot group is held my Tom Sarver and is 1.1XX inches...I belive that the the HV 10-shot records is somewhere around 3.3-3.5' now..