Chasey
Well-Known Member
Can't get my head round why people think 223/243 /6.5 are any more accurate than the bigger calibre often here people saying the smaller calibres are better for presision shooting, that can't be right not at stalking ranges, plus there's the softer recoiling aspect of smaller calibres, most people in the UK shoot moderated rifles so recoil should not come into it. Mayby on the range but not in a stalking situation. Like to know who actually remembers the rifle kicking when taking a shot at an animal, aim small hit small.
I have experience it many times. Someone who cant shoot for toffee with a 270 or 338 but give them a 243 and suddenly they are DSC1 level. Its all about recoil anticipation. Mods make a difference but not That much. People over grip more powerful rifles and pre flinch. It takes a fair amount of practice to overcome this natural reaction.
Then theres muzzle flip and general movement in the rifle before the bullet exits the barrel. Its infinitesimal but it makes a difference. This is why long range rifles are so dammed heavy to soak up all that energy and reduce flinch reaction in the shooter
Personaly my groupings improve as the caliber goes down and he weight of the rifle goes up. My 22.250 weighs a ton and shoots tiny tiny groups. My Sako 75 shot 1" groups with the standard stock and 3/4 with the heavy laminate target tactical stock.
None of my 308s could get consistent sub 1" groups and that includes two Blasers and i know my first shot is the best i will achieve as after that despite 35years of shooting I still over grip and over anticipate.