You’re joking right? Those are excellent groups.

 

No I wish I was joking. This rifle and ammo lot normally print very small groups. More like these. For this rifle a .2 or smaller is the norm with this. Most of the groups today were .4” today.

 

Keep shooting like that and you'll make us all jealous.

 

I doubt that lol. I’ve seen some very good shooting on here.

 

The target has 100 yards printed on it, was it 100 yards? if so, those are very good groups for 100. I'd be happy with those at 50 yards.

 

No they were at 50. Not how this rifle normally shoots. Posted a picture a couple comments up of how this normally shoots off a bench at 50 yards.

 

Sorry about your luck.

I would be plumb tickled with those.

 

I agree they aren’t horrible groups but not what this rifle will normally shoot. I’ve put a lot of work into getting this thing tuned in really well. Cut down and rechambered the barrel. Tweaked the trigger many times. Bedded the stock. Recut the crown. It normally shoots very very well.

 

If those are groups from today quit beating yourself up.. if their not from today put the gun up and come back to it another day when your rested and relaxed.. and enjoy shooting more nice groups.

 

Those were definitely from today. I’d like to say I was still sleeping when I shot them but today was an off day for sure.

 

A couple of those are probably closer to .5” groups.

 

Again, the distance is of concern. If those truly are 100 yard groups, I bow to your excellence. If those are 50 yard groups. I applaud your shooting. What was the distance???

Your first picture shows target stands that appear to be more like 25 yards.

 

50 yards. The picture of the rifle is on the pistol range so I could get it in the sun. We are not allowed to shoot the 25 yard range with rifles at our range.

 

It happens sometimes.....don't go looking for problems.

This is my advice.

 

I appreciate the advice. I’m going to head out again later on and try again. I don’t normally have an issue as my range time usually is my relaxation time. Today it wasn’t lol. As soon as the frustration set in I packed up and went home.

 

Oh your just bragging, and rightly so.
The last time I shot groups like that, I had hair and gas was under two dollars.

 

lol. But no actually this rifle usually shoots much better than this. I just could not shoot today. Stevie Wonder even gave me crap about it saying I need to get my eyes checked. I can normally print some very excellent groups with this set up.

 

Always bring another rifle, and a steel target. Some days I can group pretty well, and sometimes it’s a train wreck no matter what I do. If you’re not feeling it then mix it up shooting reactive targets with a totally different rifle. If you’re not having fun then what’s the point?

 

Great advice.

 

Maybe you just had a bad case of the shakes or something. Some days are like that...

 

Some days are like that! Once, I was concentrating so hard during not really bad conditions, trying to get "better groups" I developed double vision. Temporary, but it made for an interesting drive home! After, I decided maybe I was trying too hard, and I have eased up some. No recurrance since. Enjoyment has increased! YMMV.

 

That was definitely starting to happen today lol.

 

That’s a shotgun pattern at 50yd? 😮

Those are wonderful 50yd groups, I would be very happy in my disappointment.

 

Yep, April fools😂

 

At my age, I am happy when I keep them inside the rings.

 

The only thing that I can add is...my worst day at the range is still way better than my best day at work!

 

Absolutely!

 

Even my 1 shot groups aren't as good as your 5 shot groups.

 

lol, maybe with buck shot!

 

Stay up late, get up early, drink too much coffee and drive two hours through rush hour traffic to get to the range.

Gregg

 

Other than the driving part that’s pretty much what I did lol. I Probably should lay off the energy drinks at 5am next time before range day.

 

Well, look at the brighter side, if those one-hole groups are the worst thing to happen to ya today then you’re probably going to pull thru without any long term damage! 😎

Mix up a good Old-Fashioned, kick back in your favorite chair, smile and keep cruising RFC!

 

I’ve been sitting here twitching ever since. Hopefully I pull thru lol.

 

It happens. Your not supposed to hit the lines. I'd get a bore scope to check the barrels out. You'll find something using one. They always do.

 

I’m about to send the barrel off to NASA today and have them check it out. Something is definitely wrong with it lol.

 

We've all had off shooting days, for any number of reasons (or no apparent reason!)
Some days, when I'm just out flatulating around and not really trying or paying attention like I should, I've shot some amazingly small groups (for me and my equipment). Other days, when I'm semi-serious, I end up basically wasting ammo.
If things aren't clicking, I don't keep shooting my expensive or limited quantity ammunition. I'll switch guns as others have said, or just do some plinking with cheap ammo.

 

Absolutely. I packed up and headed home with my tail tucked between my legs. This ammo is too expensive to use as a hammer to bang against my head on days like this!

 

Overthinking, worse than fatigue, stress and caffeine combined.

Gregg

 

Definitely think that’s my issue today. Other than lower temps than I would like it was a great day and wind conditions were the best I’ve shot in yet this winter/spring.

 

You should concentrate and get more practice shooting. You’ll get there.

 

I say its because you are posting RimX stuff in a Vudoo forum...

However, solid shooting even in the wind.

 

Somebody must have moved it. I found it in Off Topic Lounge. 🤷‍♂️

 

I think your groups are fine, you should try this style target. If you get into BR competition, or where you are shooting for score the point of impact is more important than the group. Consistency matters no doubt, but a .200” group doesn’t do much for you if it isn’t centered on the 10 ring or doesn’t catch some X’s.

I have a 6” stack of targets with groups but it’s not hard to shoot decent groups in consistent conditions. Putting them all dead center on the X’s is what counts. You have to be perfectly zeroed and be able to read the wind. I came from a hunting background myself and groups are what we strived for. It’s super challenging to hit the 10 ring 25 time’s in a row. I know people who can, but I have a ways to go.

I recently shoot a .650” 100 yard group in a match, unfortunately only 2 touched the 1/2” ten ring. My score dropped 4 points on one bull. 46 Not good. Right beside it I shot a .750” group that scored a 49 due to point of impact.

So depending on what you might compete in, shot placement is key. Consistent shot placement as in groups is just as important, but secondary to placement. This has been the toughest part for me to comprehend.

Tomorrow is another day. Don't sweat it,
I honestly think I have become more competitive at matches because I don’t beat myself up about a bad shot, I just keep on going and try to not make the mistake again. Some people get frustrated and then it’s a house of cards.

 

Excellent shooting!!

 

I wish i had bad days like yours at the range! 😁