Eley Match velocity vs 5-shot group size

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Rimfireshooter

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A question for the experienced benchrest shooters. Is there a particular pattern with Eley match where certain velocities yield tighter 5-shot groups at 50 yards? Also, can you comment on the machines used to produce the various lots of Eley Match? Do any particular machines have a reputation for tighter groups, or more accurate shooting in ARA?

Appreciate any thoughts on the subject as I just took ownership of a new 2500X/Shilen/B&A rifle and am in the process of testing the tuner, and ready to start doing some ammo testing.

Thanks,

RFS
 
It is a crap shoot... Different rifles like different velocities, and sometimes the same velocity in different groups shoot different/// Buy several different lot number, shoot it and the buy what shoots best, IF it is still available,, It is called the "GREAT AMMO CHASE"..
 
Dave S said:
It is a crap shoot... Different rifles like different velocities, and sometimes the same velocity in different groups shoot different/// Buy several different lot number, shoot it and the buy what shoots best, IF it is still available,, It is called the "GREAT AMMO CHASE"..
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Thanks Dave. Can you tell me how you test a lot of ammo? Do you shoot 5-shot groups and the lot with the tightest group is what you go with? Or, do you shoot a target, score it and take the lot with the highest target score?

Something like that?

Thanks very much!

RFS
 
For what its worth

I fire 3 shot grps to start the test of a new lot. If it looks good I will shot and score a ARA target.
If I like the lot I give sample to two friends, have them shot it. If their tests concur with my results
I order. At this point there may not be very much available. When ELY had the ANALIZER I would pick
ten lots and test from that.
 
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