Practical or Target Accuracy? - Page 2

pgrass101 · November 12th, 2006, 03:24 PM

Most of my long guns are more accurate than I am. I guess this is what I look for is the gun capable of doing what I ask of it. Not its limits but in the use I have for it, will the gun preform better than me. If the answer is yes, then I buy it.

raevan · November 12th, 2006, 03:28 PM

I only need enough accuracy to get the job done, therefore it would be determined for what purpose the firearm was purchased.

retsupt99 · November 12th, 2006, 09:15 PM

is somewhat dependent upon the 'comfort level' of the shooter...wouldn't you agree?
I have paid good money for quality firearms...and they have all been 'good shooters' right out of the box.
Can a particuar gun make me a better shooter...out of the box?
Can a great gun give me the skills I haven't attained yet?

ret

AutoFan · November 14th, 2006, 09:30 AM

I would say feel first, then accuracy. I only have a couple of guns where I'm not the limiting factor in accuracy.

threefeathers · November 14th, 2006, 01:54 PM

Josh, great to see you here. Practical accuracy and great feel is what I look for in a carry, but I also love really accurate weapons.
So my Sig 229 is very accurate but feels as if it is part of me. My custom 1911 from a gunsmith friend with a ftted Ed Brown barrel is 1/4 inch accrurate at 25 meters.

Tubby45 · November 14th, 2006, 02:06 PM

I chose practical. The intended purpose or use is the decider. A hunting rifle (bolt), I get a little demanding. With all the modern technology, expert design, and craftsmanship there is no reason a manufacturer cannot guarentee MOA out of the box with most ammunition types for a reasonable price. Sako and Tikka do, so that is where I start for bolt rifles; although a Remy 7 in 7mm-08 is calling me out.

For hunting handguns I expect 2" groups (5rd) at 50y. For defensive handguns, 4" at 25y is sufficient.

This is all mechanical accuracy I am talking about. I know the shooter is a big factor, however if a rifle has a mechanical accuracy of MOA, I can usually honor that out to 500-600y, as that is how far I practice.

nn · November 14th, 2006, 03:01 PM

I voted practical; but , I select based on what I want, them go from there.

View Poll Results: Practical/What Feels Good or Extreme Accuracy?
Practical/What Feels Good	34	91.89%
Extreme Accuracy from the Factory	3	8.11%
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November 12th, 2006, 09:15 PM	#13
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 15,607	Accuracy... is somewhat dependent upon the 'comfort level' of the shooter...wouldn't you agree? I have paid good money for quality firearms...and they have all been 'good shooters' right out of the box. Can a particuar gun make me a better shooter...out of the box? Can a great gun give me the skills I haven't attained yet? ret __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

November 14th, 2006, 02:06 PM	#16
Tubby45 Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: In the reloading room Posts: 1,988	I chose practical. The intended purpose or use is the decider. A hunting rifle (bolt), I get a little demanding. With all the modern technology, expert design, and craftsmanship there is no reason a manufacturer cannot guarentee MOA out of the box with most ammunition types for a reasonable price. Sako and Tikka do, so that is where I start for bolt rifles; although a Remy 7 in 7mm-08 is calling me out. For hunting handguns I expect 2" groups (5rd) at 50y. For defensive handguns, 4" at 25y is sufficient. This is all mechanical accuracy I am talking about. I know the shooter is a big factor, however if a rifle has a mechanical accuracy of MOA, I can usually honor that out to 500-600y, as that is how far I practice. __________________ Freakshow Manufacturing LLC "You can kill it. We can help." 07 FFL/ 02 SOT

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November 12th, 2006, 03:24 PM	#11
pgrass101 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 6,548	Most of my long guns are more accurate than I am. I guess this is what I look for is the gun capable of doing what I ask of it. Not its limits but in the use I have for it, will the gun preform better than me. If the answer is yes, then I buy it.

November 12th, 2006, 03:28 PM	#12
raevan VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: washington Posts: 4,320	I only need enough accuracy to get the job done, therefore it would be determined for what purpose the firearm was purchased.

November 14th, 2006, 09:30 AM	#14
AutoFan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 954	I would say feel first, then accuracy. I only have a couple of guns where I'm not the limiting factor in accuracy.

November 14th, 2006, 01:54 PM	#15
threefeathers Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 288	Josh, great to see you here. Practical accuracy and great feel is what I look for in a carry, but I also love really accurate weapons. So my Sig 229 is very accurate but feels as if it is part of me. My custom 1911 from a gunsmith friend with a ftted Ed Brown barrel is 1/4 inch accrurate at 25 meters.

November 14th, 2006, 03:01 PM	#17
nn VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NC Posts: 4,584	I voted practical; but , I select based on what I want, them go from there.