Hey my question is with some manufactures like CZ they include a test target paper in the box with 3 shots groups. Being that this target is shot from 50 yards from a vise and no scope is this a good indication of how accurate that rifle will be? There are so many variables like finding a load a rifle likes and installing good optics that I don't think it's any indication of one rifle being "Better" than the other in terms of accuracy. I saw a video once showing how they do this and they are just looking for the group to be spread a tiny bit showing that the barrel and action are installed properly. Do these test targets indicate how accurate that particular rifle is over another? Thanks
Test target proves accuracy of rifle?
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From my understanding, CZ is just calibrating the sights and function testing the rifle at the same time.
BTW, their test targets are shot at 50 meters, not 50 yards.
IIRC, the targets that came with my .22 LR 452's are 5 shot groups.
This 3 shot grouping came with my 550 Standard in .30-06.
I've never shot it (I'm actually trying to sell it right now) so I can't say how accurate it really is.
BTW, their test targets are shot at 50 meters, not 50 yards.
IIRC, the targets that came with my .22 LR 452's are 5 shot groups.
This 3 shot grouping came with my 550 Standard in .30-06.
I've never shot it (I'm actually trying to sell it right now) so I can't say how accurate it really is.
I think they are good at telling you the average accuracy to expect from the gun if you multiply it by maybe 2 or so for normal 100 meter hunting distances with average ammo. Of course this can be cut by maybe 1/4 or 1/2 with tailored handloads for the gun. This ammo was obviously shot with a standard load, so I think it is a decent "+/-" for the gun with factory ammo. This is kind of like a ransom rested handgun result, as the gun in the hands of a person would show different results, at least less consistent.
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It's more of a function test then anything. The rifle is placed in a holding block so it takes away the issues with the shooter so groups should be tight. If not then they have issues to fix (bedding, loose parts etc).
There is really no best or better rifle out there it comes down to a lot of factors; the shooter itself, the ammo choice (reloading prefered), the rifle runing, etc. High end firearms have tight tolerances so they are inherently more accurate as they have a base tuning done by fact of its production. I've seen a 300 dollar Savage Axis with a poor scope outshoot a custom Remington700 worth 4000 bucks
There is really no best or better rifle out there it comes down to a lot of factors; the shooter itself, the ammo choice (reloading prefered), the rifle runing, etc. High end firearms have tight tolerances so they are inherently more accurate as they have a base tuning done by fact of its production. I've seen a 300 dollar Savage Axis with a poor scope outshoot a custom Remington700 worth 4000 bucks
I bought a Thompson Icon a couple years ago. It was guaranteed to shoot under an inch group.
It came with a photo copy of a target that was shot with the rifle 0.920" group and the brand
of ammo and bullet weight that it was shot with.
It does way better with hand loads.
Terry
It came with a photo copy of a target that was shot with the rifle 0.920" group and the brand
of ammo and bullet weight that it was shot with.
It does way better with hand loads.
Terry
I think the only rifles I have with test targets are German/Austrian/Czech. None from Tikka, Sako, Remington etc
All of the test targets I have with Voere, Steyr, BRNO are shot at 100M and are 3 rd groups. The Steyr "Model 1950" shot in 1952 is a huge target (18 x 14in approx) and the 30/06 holes look exactly like the ones I put on paper - a little ragged around the edges. OTOH the BRNO 308W test target is 1/4 the size and the 3 holes look like they could have been produced with a paper punch (very clean!?!) maybe they were. But both rifles easily shoot better (and consistently better) than the test targets ... actually thats been my experience with all of the rifles that came with accompanying test targets!
All of the test targets I have with Voere, Steyr, BRNO are shot at 100M and are 3 rd groups. The Steyr "Model 1950" shot in 1952 is a huge target (18 x 14in approx) and the 30/06 holes look exactly like the ones I put on paper - a little ragged around the edges. OTOH the BRNO 308W test target is 1/4 the size and the 3 holes look like they could have been produced with a paper punch (very clean!?!) maybe they were. But both rifles easily shoot better (and consistently better) than the test targets ... actually thats been my experience with all of the rifles that came with accompanying test targets!
