The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - I guess I need to switch to factory ammo!

caz223 · December 18, 2004, 05:01 PM

I'm happy with 1/4"-1/2" groups at 100 meters with a .223 rem off a rest.
Handloads custom loaded to almost explode on impact.
They just shred anything covered with fur or feathers.
It's a varmint gun, I don't need accuracy better than that, and where I live, the shots over 200 yards just don't safely present themselves.
The factory ammo is better than it used to be, no doubt, and optics are getting better/cheaper, but most guns aren't capable of that kind of accuracy, much less the meat-bag behind the trigger.
Besides, are you capable of shooting under 1 inch at 200 yards with no rest under less than optimal conditions in the field with wind/rain/tall grass, etc?
Consistantly? Every time?
I'm not, and I'll admit it to anyone.
Ahh, the tales back at the clubhouse, why do people even bother?

December 18, 2004, 05:01 PM	#2
caz223 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,429	I'm happy with 1/4"-1/2" groups at 100 meters with a .223 rem off a rest. Handloads custom loaded to almost explode on impact. They just shred anything covered with fur or feathers. It's a varmint gun, I don't need accuracy better than that, and where I live, the shots over 200 yards just don't safely present themselves. The factory ammo is better than it used to be, no doubt, and optics are getting better/cheaper, but most guns aren't capable of that kind of accuracy, much less the meat-bag behind the trigger. Besides, are you capable of shooting under 1 inch at 200 yards with no rest under less than optimal conditions in the field with wind/rain/tall grass, etc? Consistantly? Every time? I'm not, and I'll admit it to anyone. Ahh, the tales back at the clubhouse, why do people even bother? __________________ I'm not just a gun. I'm YOUR gun. (Hold me.)