Shooting Tip - Point of Impact Change due to Equipment Change

Published on January 6, 2014
Duration: 3:56

This demonstration highlights the critical importance of verifying your rifle's point of impact (POI) after making equipment changes, specifically the addition or removal of a suppressor. The video shows a significant POI shift of approximately 2 minutes of angle (MOA) when a suppressor was added to the rifle. This underscores the necessity for hunters to zero their firearms with all intended hunting accessories attached to ensure accuracy in the field.

Quick Summary

Adding a suppressor to your rifle can cause a significant point of impact (POI) shift, as demonstrated by a 2 MOA change in this video. It is crucial for hunters to zero their firearms with all intended hunting equipment, including suppressors, attached to ensure accuracy and ethical shot placement in the field.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Hunting Prep and POI Checks
  2. 00:15The Suppressor Variable
  3. 00:21Muzzle Brake vs. Thread Protector Impact
  4. 00:32Demonstration: Shooting Groups
  5. 02:52Results: POI Change Analysis
  6. 03:05Target Review: 200 Yard Groups
  7. 03:19Other Field Equipment Changes
  8. 03:41Conclusion: Check Your Zeros

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it important to check your rifle's zero with a suppressor attached?

Adding a suppressor can alter the harmonics of your rifle barrel, leading to a shift in the point of impact (POI). This demonstration showed a 2 MOA shift. Failing to account for this can result in missed shots, especially at longer distances, compromising hunting success.

What is the typical point of impact change when adding a suppressor?

The point of impact change can vary significantly depending on the rifle, suppressor, and ammunition. In this specific demonstration by Gunwerks, a 2 MOA shift was observed when a suppressor was added. It's crucial to test your own setup to determine its specific POI change.

Besides suppressors, what other equipment changes can affect a rifle's point of impact?

Other equipment changes that can affect a rifle's point of impact include removing or installing muzzle brakes, switching to thread protectors, changing bipods, or even adjusting shooting positions from a bench to a field setup using sticks. These can all introduce variables that alter accuracy.

How much does a 2 MOA shift affect accuracy at 200 yards?

A 2 MOA shift means your point of impact will be approximately 2 inches off at 100 yards. At 200 yards, this shift would be roughly 4 inches. This difference can be critical for making ethical shots on game animals.

Related News

All News →

More Hunting & Outdoors Videos You Might Like

More from Gunwerks

View all →