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MrBorland · March 23, 2011, 07:14 AM

I don't shoot bullseye (yet), but why not shoot SF in single action, especially if that's what you're used to? Don't revolver shooters normally shoot SF in SA anyway?

Also, you're comparing your SF to your TF & RF results, but you don't mention the distance(s) Isn't SF 50 yards? Your trigger control may not be any worse than TF/RF, but imperfections will be magnified at 50 yards.

Distance aside, shooting SF at TF pace might help diagnose the problem - if it improves it really is a change in your DA trigger control during SF.

BTW, are you reloading your own ammo? If SF is shot at 50 yards, are you confident your ammo (reloads or not) is accurate to that distance? Again, I've not shot bullseye, but if you're shooting wadcutters, I imagine they'd shed velocity pretty quickly, and a MV under a certain threshold might be fine for closer work, but too slow to stabilize the bullet at 50 yards.

March 23, 2011, 07:14 AM	#2
MrBorland Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2007 Location: NC Posts: 2,614	I don't shoot bullseye (yet), but why not shoot SF in single action, especially if that's what you're used to? Don't revolver shooters normally shoot SF in SA anyway? Also, you're comparing your SF to your TF & RF results, but you don't mention the distance(s) Isn't SF 50 yards? Your trigger control may not be any worse than TF/RF, but imperfections will be magnified at 50 yards. Distance aside, shooting SF at TF pace might help diagnose the problem - if it improves it really is a change in your DA trigger control during SF. BTW, are you reloading your own ammo? If SF is shot at 50 yards, are you confident your ammo (reloads or not) is accurate to that distance? Again, I've not shot bullseye, but if you're shooting wadcutters, I imagine they'd shed velocity pretty quickly, and a MV under a certain threshold might be fine for closer work, but too slow to stabilize the bullet at 50 yards.