Possible "less good" group at greater distances.

For the average shooter, over average distances won't matter much at all. But over the longer distances say 500yds and beyond the highs and lows start to be come apparent. Here's a pretty decent article that get's into the effect:

https://www.gunsandammo.com/editori...eme-spread-and-standard-deviation/247510

I ran the numbers with Strelok Pro using my 6mm SLR data (think 6mmC +P) Berger 105 Hybrid (fictional load, my load has an SD of 7) and a 10MPH cross wind, same conditions. I used the high and low MVs for the fictional load.

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So at 600 you're looking at 2.3" delta in drop and .5" less wind between the highs and lows in your ES.

At 1000 you're looking at 8.8" delta in drop and 1.4" in wind delta.

I don't think anybody has ever said that stats trump accuracy, just that for the longer distances it's better to have both good accuracy and stats.

Last edited by Chuck_R; 03/02/24.
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