Why 3-round groups are the worst... feat. Remington 700 5R

Published on November 6, 2017
Duration: 7:12

This video argues that 3-shot groups are deceptive for evaluating rifle accuracy, often showing artificially good results. While 5-shot groups offer better insight, 9-shot groups provide a more consistent performance profile and build shooter confidence. The analysis uses a Remington 700 5R in .308 Winchester to demonstrate these findings.

Quick Summary

Three-shot groups are often deceptive for rifle accuracy testing due to their small sample size, potentially masking inconsistent performance. While 5-shot groups offer better insight, 9-shot groups provide the most consistent performance profile, crucial for understanding a rifle's true potential and building shooter confidence.

Chapters

  1. 00:00The Accuracy Debate: 3 vs 9 Shot Groups
  2. 00:22Remington 700 5R & Hand-Load Details
  3. 00:45Experiment Methodology: Group Sizes
  4. 03:21Data Analysis: MOA Averages
  5. 05:12Practical Applications for Group Sizes

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are 3-shot groups considered deceptive for rifle accuracy testing?

Three-shot groups can be deceptive because they offer a small sample size, making it easier to achieve artificially good results by ignoring shots that fall outside the desired cluster (flyers). This can misrepresent a rifle's consistent performance.

What is the recommended number of shots for accurate rifle performance evaluation?

While 5-shot groups offer better insight than 3-shot groups, 9-shot groups are recommended for a more consistent and realistic performance profile. This larger sample size helps build shooter confidence and truly understand the rifle's potential.

What are the practical uses for different shot group sizes?

Three-shot groups are often used for hunting or quickly selling a rifle. Five-shot groups are practical for efficient load development. Nine-shot groups are best for thoroughly understanding a rifle's accuracy potential and building shooter confidence at distance.

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