The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - why a stock is so critical for accuracy on powder burning firearms?

mehavey · January 1, 2021, 10:59 AM

I believe the OP is underestimating the accuracy (precision) capabilities of
firearms -- at ranges far in excess of the type of airguns he discusses.

But that precision his best realized with a stable platform -- which the
rifle stock (by any other name) provides when married up w/ the shooter's
body in a three-point triangle.

And that precision can then be measured in the smallest fractions of an
inch ... a football field away.

postscript: This applies to air-powered guns no less than firearms.

January 1, 2021, 10:59 AM	#4
mehavey Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 6,886	I believe the OP is underestimating the accuracy (precision) capabilities of firearms -- at ranges far in excess of the type of airguns he discusses. But that precision his best realized with a stable platform -- which the rifle stock (by any other name) provides when married up w/ the shooter's body in a three-point triangle. And that precision can then be measured in the smallest fractions of an inch ... a football field away. postscript: This applies to air-powered guns no less than firearms. Last edited by mehavey; January 1, 2021 at 11:04 AM.