Armory Sponsor
Posted: 4/1/2011 2:23:01 AM EDT
| What is the most accurate way to test my reloads? I don't have a Chronograph yet but I would still like to see how they group. What is your all's opinion on the best way to do this? I'm using a G17 if that makes a difference |
|
Here's what I do -
I set a stool on top of the bench, then put my bags on the stool and adjust the stack to fit the handgun. If it's a revolver, I put a sacrificial shield on the bag next to the cylinder. I set everything up so I can shoot from a comfortable standing position and don't have to crane my head. Then the hard part is focusing on the front sight for every shot; this really requires concentration, especially over a long string. If the gun has a scope, then I work on making sure the gun is not tilted. I have a shop built rest for handguns that works pretty well, and it's easy to adjust, but stacking sand bags works about as well. |
|
I sit against a post, pull my knees up and clamp my hands between them. Shoot 4-5 groups and take a good stretch between each one. If you're shooting a revolver, be conscientious of where the forcing cone is and what might be ruined or worse if it shaves lead when you use this position. The club I used to belong to had a rest that we could use. You might just ask around. |
Armory Sponsor