Standard group testing range

Bike Effects · March 29, 2009, 12:53 AM

I think it is generally accepted to test loads from a center fire rifle at 100 yards for grouping accuracy. I think 25yds would be the "Standard" for handguns. Correct me if I'm wrong. How about .22's? I have a 10/22 and a Marlin 60 that I play with eventually.

FlyFish · March 29, 2009, 10:11 AM

Don't know for sure, but I recall reading somewhere that scopes intended to be mounted on .22s are corrected for parallax at 50 yards, so I'd go with that.

kraigwy · March 29, 2009, 10:29 AM

For center fire rifles I like the NRA 300 yard target. Anyone can slop them in at 200, beyond 300 you are testing the shooter not the gun (weather, wind and such).

For 22s I like the 50 meter ISU international out door targets.

Bart B. · March 29, 2009, 12:34 PM

Yes, 25 yards for hand guns, 50 yards/metres for rimfire .22's and 100 through 300 yards (depending on your targets you'll use after sighting in) is good enough.

Military ammo tested by arsenals is as follows:
.45 ACP at 50 yards.
.30 caliber M1 carbine at 100 yards.
.30-06 and 7.62 NATO at 600 yards

Bike Effects · March 29, 2009, 05:57 PM

Thanks for the replies. My primary interest for this question is for testing guns and loads, not the shooter. If someone tells me his center fire rifle shoots a 1 in group, for example, I always assume it is done at 100 yards. At least that is what my load testing has always been done at.

March 29, 2009, 12:53 AM	#1
Bike Effects Member Join Date: March 5, 2009 Location: Napa, CA USA Posts: 32	Standard group testing range I think it is generally accepted to test loads from a center fire rifle at 100 yards for grouping accuracy. I think 25yds would be the "Standard" for handguns. Correct me if I'm wrong. How about .22's? I have a 10/22 and a Marlin 60 that I play with eventually.

March 29, 2009, 10:29 AM	#3
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	For center fire rifles I like the NRA 300 yard target. Anyone can slop them in at 200, beyond 300 you are testing the shooter not the gun (weather, wind and such). For 22s I like the 50 meter ISU international out door targets. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

March 29, 2009, 10:11 AM	#2
FlyFish Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Location: Overlooking the Baker River Valley Posts: 1,723	Don't know for sure, but I recall reading somewhere that scopes intended to be mounted on .22s are corrected for parallax at 50 yards, so I'd go with that.

March 29, 2009, 12:34 PM	#4
Bart B. Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2009 Posts: 8,927	Yes, 25 yards for hand guns, 50 yards/metres for rimfire .22's and 100 through 300 yards (depending on your targets you'll use after sighting in) is good enough. Military ammo tested by arsenals is as follows: .45 ACP at 50 yards. .30 caliber M1 carbine at 100 yards. .30-06 and 7.62 NATO at 600 yards

March 29, 2009, 05:57 PM	#5
Bike Effects Member Join Date: March 5, 2009 Location: Napa, CA USA Posts: 32	Thanks for the replies. My primary interest for this question is for testing guns and loads, not the shooter. If someone tells me his center fire rifle shoots a 1 in group, for example, I always assume it is done at 100 yards. At least that is what my load testing has always been done at.