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When do you stop chasing accuracy?
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<blockquote data-quote=".300 Dakota" data-source="post: 2778552" data-attributes="member: 106514"><p>I just can't do it! It's too frustrating for me. I'm just the opposite of what you said. Mainly because I don't have the time and it's not my main passtime when I have free time. I am satisfied at 1/2 MOA for a serious precision hunting rifle. I'm 100% done with load development if I achieve that UNLESS I need more speed from the load. Also, since I develop wildcats more than shoot SAAMI cartridges, I have to test more extensively to see exactly what a cartridge is capable of achieving. For this reason, I have only ever shot a handful of groups under 1/4 MOA. And now, I cringe at the thought of using up components if I have a load that is already sufficiently fast and accurate for the job it was designed to do. I totally get the thrill of the chase for others who seek perfection. I learn so much from you guys that has helped me achieve adequate results on my own projects without without much hassle. Sometimes I have a rifle that I feel "just ought to be able to do better." Then I see if I can eek an extra 1/8 - 1/4 MOA out of it, but that's rare. That come with more shooting and not seeing top results right away. When I pick a new one up and it prints a bug hole (rare) the first group or two and then I confirm that on another day and sight it in out to the maximum range I intend to use it and it still prints true, I'm done. Just had one of those, and it's a great feeling to know you got it right. I wouldn't fancy myself as the enthusiast equal to my peers for level of enthusiasm (or skill). I sure support those who do feel that drive and gnawing in the pits of their stomachs to achieve perfection (or at least see if you can get closer than you have before when you are your main competition). Keep striving!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE=".300 Dakota, post: 2778552, member: 106514"] I just can't do it! It's too frustrating for me. I'm just the opposite of what you said. Mainly because I don't have the time and it's not my main passtime when I have free time. I am satisfied at 1/2 MOA for a serious precision hunting rifle. I'm 100% done with load development if I achieve that UNLESS I need more speed from the load. Also, since I develop wildcats more than shoot SAAMI cartridges, I have to test more extensively to see exactly what a cartridge is capable of achieving. For this reason, I have only ever shot a handful of groups under 1/4 MOA. And now, I cringe at the thought of using up components if I have a load that is already sufficiently fast and accurate for the job it was designed to do. I totally get the thrill of the chase for others who seek perfection. I learn so much from you guys that has helped me achieve adequate results on my own projects without without much hassle. Sometimes I have a rifle that I feel "just ought to be able to do better." Then I see if I can eek an extra 1/8 - 1/4 MOA out of it, but that's rare. That come with more shooting and not seeing top results right away. When I pick a new one up and it prints a bug hole (rare) the first group or two and then I confirm that on another day and sight it in out to the maximum range I intend to use it and it still prints true, I'm done. Just had one of those, and it's a great feeling to know you got it right. I wouldn't fancy myself as the enthusiast equal to my peers for level of enthusiasm (or skill). I sure support those who do feel that drive and gnawing in the pits of their stomachs to achieve perfection (or at least see if you can get closer than you have before when you are your main competition). Keep striving! [/QUOTE]
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