Okay, so the third time really wasn’t the charm 😄. Yep will be tuning in for the ACE test. Outstanding analysis and content as usual Sir. Have a Blessed day...!!!
You are correct. I was really hoping to see a stronger trend emerge after this session. At least it seems to be narrowing down. Thanks again for watching and posting.
I was really intrigued by the original premise but changing the methodology (not all shot from the same way from the bench) added in a variable(s) and makes conclusions clouded from session to session. I am a new subscriber and appreciate your videos.
Great video again. Have followed you for a long time and I honor and respect your analytical methods. Good stuff! That being said, I would be curious to see you repeat the same test but with the bipod moved as far forward as you can mount it. Extending "the triangle" may help minimize muzzle jump, and I believe it could improve results. Worth testing anyway imo. (fwiw, I use a AccuTac also. Great products!)
This is good to hear Eric. I mounted the bi-pod back further than recommended to be sure I could reach its controls while in position. I should move it further out and really need to give it a try. Thank you.
A few things to note: To truly determine if the tension plays a role in accuracy/precision...and it does. You must remain consistent in your shooting regimen. The use of the shooting mat and bipod changed this. Additionally, I believe you had a rather thick mat and they have a ‘bounce’ to them and it doesn’t lend to consistency. Good video and I hope you take another look at this using mandrels as we discussed. Powder and primers as available :-)
Hello again DW None, I have started assembling the equipment needed and hope to give the approach you described a try. I was concerned about varying how I shot these tests as it does introduce an additional variable. However, the trend should remain the same and varying shooting positions theoretically should not change the trend. It does introduce more shooter error into the equation but I hope I did not affect the results that much. Next episode takes us back to the bench and 200 yards. Thanks for watching, posting, and the good discussions.
Really enjoying your series. A “scientific approach” is refreshing. Was really hoping that you wouldn’t have introduced different variables like shooting prone. Then adding a bipod and changing to the 100Y/M distance. FWIW I have found I get better results only using the LabRadar SD#s and putting on a light crimp regardless of having a cannelure. Again really enjoying this. Might just be a future subscriber.
Hello Bill R, I many instances you are right. Choosing the round with the lowest standard deviation of muzzle velocity will, over the long haul, give the most consistent groups especially at range. I agree with you. I was concerned about varying how I shot these tests as it does introduce an additional variable, including a bit more shooter error, but I hope I was decent enough not to affect the results that much. Apart from shooter error, the trend in group size (based on neck tension) should remain the same and varying shooting positions theoretically should not change the trend. Focusing at SD might be the best after all! Thanks for watching and posting.
@@sdkweber it’s important that you realize that my comments aren’t a criticism but rather an interest in the primary test. One thing that I meant to comment on as a potential factor is; if you watch this video there are times that your cheek is off the rest and or there is a significant (relative) shift in body position mid series. In my experience this leads to negative outcomes. ( shift in POA-POI) BTW I’ve subscribed and that bell has been tagged too. Looking forward to future RPR results. As of today my MOA seems to similar to yours although mine is a 6.5CM.
@@billr4677 Thank you Bill. It is good to hear these things because I do not have anyone else watching me at the range and offering some coaching. I try to be consistent in my shooting but always want to improve. I especially need more practice with the bipod as it is something I only recently starting using again.
