Never seen this topic, so thought I’d throw it out there for fun. Was working up a TB load in my SA revolver and shot 10 shot groups this morning of 2.9 - 4.1 in .2 increments. All at 25 yards, unsupported, so I am a big variable. I believe a load should be chosen based on how I shoot it, not how my revolver shoots it off a bench, but that’s another topic. Anyway, here are the most promising loads. 3.7 on the left, 3.9 on the right.
Now the fun part. 3.7 has a tighter group. It’s 4.75”, and those 3 near the center are pretty exciting. The 3.9 load has a wider spread, nearing 6”, but it generally shoots more centered, and the elevation is a bit better, while I tend to shoot the 3.7 load low.
Based on these 2 targets, which load would you choose? 3.8? This is just a low level fun load to punch holes in cans and close range fun shooting, so I’m not going to file the sights for the 3.7 load. I’m working on a more stout load for long range/critter control.
Sorry about the paper tears, it’s time for a new backing board to hang my targets from.
Now the fun part. 3.7 has a tighter group. It’s 4.75”, and those 3 near the center are pretty exciting. The 3.9 load has a wider spread, nearing 6”, but it generally shoots more centered, and the elevation is a bit better, while I tend to shoot the 3.7 load low.
Based on these 2 targets, which load would you choose? 3.8? This is just a low level fun load to punch holes in cans and close range fun shooting, so I’m not going to file the sights for the 3.7 load. I’m working on a more stout load for long range/critter control.
Sorry about the paper tears, it’s time for a new backing board to hang my targets from.