Centered patch question

[SgtMaj65]

I've found that tight patches don't always give good results myself, but maybe it's my shooting eye and steady (marginally) hand too. Some days the shooting magic works, some days it falls on its butt and has a hard time getting back up. :rotf:

 

[coloradoclyde]

I was convinced that having to use a pre-cut patch of perzactly/exactly a certain size was unnecessary and a bit silly.

There are other reasons than just accuracy to use pre-cut patches.

For example;
Pre-cut patches allow me to retrieve, lube, and load them one handed and without looking...This way I can keep my eyes on my surroundings.

Can you "cut at the muzzle" guys reload on the move?

 

[SgtMaj65]

I prefer pre-cuts, but am willing to try cutting at the muzzle, just because I like to experiment and see for myself. Pre-cuts have worked for me quite well and for a very long time.

 

[dsayer]

I've just recently been convinced to switch from T7 to real BP, which now requires me to swab between every shot. Now cutting patches at the muzzle!! Heck, it'll take 30 minutes to get a 3-shot group! :grin:

Just kidding of course, but I've got zero intention of switching from pre-cut patches. Below is good enough accuracy for my needs. Could it be a bit better? Maybe, but I doubt any deer will be able to tell the difference.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/95870650@N03/62LS53

 

[coloradoclyde]

Cutting at the muzzle is a fun thing to do...Just like making a patch cutter and making pre-cuts...

Just remember to take a first aid kit with you... :wink:

 

[coloradoclyde]

Below is good enough accuracy for my needs.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/95870650@N03/62LS53

I don't know....You missed the red circle.... :shocked2:
Take a ruler and measure from the center of the red circle to the outer edge of your farthest bullet hole......Then double that number, that is your group size. (hunting accuracy)

Looks like about 7.5 inches to me.

 

[dsayer]

Below is good enough accuracy for my needs.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/95870650@N03/62LS53

I don't know....You missed the red circle.... :shocked2:
Take a ruler and measure from the center of the red circle to the outer edge of your farthest bullet hole......Then double that number, that is your group size. (hunting accuracy)

Looks like about 7.5 inches to me.

I was working up my load and hadn't started sighting in yet. Just referring to the size of the group. She's all better now... That's what I was working on when I snapped my ram rod yesterday.

 

[dsayer]

Below is good enough accuracy for my needs.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/95870650@N03/62LS53

I don't know....You missed the red circle.... :shocked2:
Take a ruler and measure from the center of the red circle to the outer edge of your farthest bullet hole......Then double that number, that is your group size. (hunting accuracy)

Looks like about 7.5 inches to me.

I was working up my load and hadn't started sighting in yet. Just referring to the size of the group. She's all better now... That's what I was working on when I snapped my ram rod yesterday.

I suppose I should have used "precision" rather than "accuracy" in my earlier post to avoid confusion. Figured it would be apparent I wouldn't take a rifle into the field that wasn't sighted in.

 

[coloradoclyde]

:haha: ..... :thumbsup:

 

[meanmike8665]

What is the distance?

Michael

 

[meanmike8665]

CC,
Are you saying you can't cut a patch at the muzzle with out cutting a finger or two?

Michael

 

[meanmike8665]

CC,

Don't miss the first shot, you don't need to shoot on the move!

Michael

 

[coloradoclyde]

CC,
Are you saying you can't cut a patch at the muzzle with out cutting a finger or two?

Michael

It's been known to happen... :grin:

 

[coloradoclyde]

CC,

Don't miss the first shot, you don't need to shoot on the move!

Michael

Often the first shot stirs up a second target....I like to keep my eye on that target...

I've been known to shoot so many critters from one spot that I had to quit before I forgot where they where all laying....

 

[azmntman]

Get a dog, they never forget :blah:

 

[necchi]

Can you "cut at the muzzle" guys reload on the move?

Yeah, it's not a problem. I can even chew gum and comb my hair at the same time,
,but I do understand if that's hard for ya, then cut at the muzzle and the inherent accuracy provided by that may be difficult for some.
(it's about eliminating a variable)
Clydey,, if your cutting yourself while working with fabric, a sharp knife and a simple rifle all in your hands as you stand still,, then stay with precuts.
Cut at the muzzle is not for everybody. :idunno:

 

[dsayer]

What is the distance?

Michael

50 yards.

 

[meanmike8665]

Thanks, keep working. You will get there. If you need to shoot a loose combo try different material, they are not all equal.

Michael

 

[dsayer]

Thanks, keep working. You will get there. If you need to shoot a loose combo try different material, they are not all equal.

Michael

I'll try this load at 100 yards next time I'm at the outdoor range now that I've adjusted the sights, but I don't see a ton of reason to keep working on the load at this point if it holds at that distance. Ain't a critter worth shooting that will live to tell the difference among those three shots. :wink:

Assuming the groups look reasonable at 100, it's all off hand, kneeling, sitting, and prone shots from now to September.

 

[coloradoclyde]

Can you "cut at the muzzle" guys reload on the move?

Yeah, it's not a problem. I can even chew gum and comb my hair at the same time,
,but I do understand if that's hard for ya, then cut at the muzzle and the inherent accuracy provided by that may be difficult for some.
(it's about eliminating a variable)
Clydey,, if your cutting yourself while working with fabric, a sharp knife and a simple rifle all in your hands as you stand still,, then stay with precuts.
Cut at the muzzle is not for everybody. :idunno:

:haha: :thumbsup: