Not_A_Llama
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I realize some people shut off their minds when they see words over 3 syllables. Here's pictures:
http://phoenix.phys.clemson.edu/tutorials/ap/
http://phoenix.phys.clemson.edu/tutorials/ap/
Just a little pet peeve at the range
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Yes but we are not talking about physics. We are talking about shooting sports. Every field adopts it's own meanings for terms and they often are different from the scientific definitions.
I am familiar with the the terms in their scientific sense. I spent 12 years in an engineering lab.
I am familiar with the the terms in their scientific sense. I spent 12 years in an engineering lab.
Not_A_Llama
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Likewise there's no need to reinvent terminology for sake of doing so. Especially when it doesn't presently exist in our field in a consistent non-verbose form. Precision and accuracy are succinct, established terms with indisputable meanings. God knows, our sport is too filled with crap and superstition; we'd damn well better start incorporating scientific principles.
I've spent my life persuing science and engineering. I also brush my teeth three times a day.
I've spent my life persuing science and engineering. I also brush my teeth three times a day.
Piney
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Are you sure your not a Llama?
Not_A_Llama -
From The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute :
http://www.saami.org/
"GLOSSARY OF INDUSTRY TERMS
ACCURACY
In firearms using single projectiles at a given distance, is the measure of the dispersion of the group of projectiles fired. The optimum would be one hole no larger in diameter than a single projectile. "
From this sight, Handguns Magazine :
http://www.handgunsmag.com/featured_handguns/kimber_0402/
"Sight regulation was excellent, with the pistol placing all of my groups exactly at my point of aim."
And another review from this site :
http://www.cruffler.com/review-March-01.html
"Sight regulation was very good at all ranges with the mean point of impact and the point of aim coinciding nicely. "
These terms are and have been in use by the shooting community and industry. It's unfortunate that terms with existing and related meanings get redefined, but nonetheless that is the case.
They are in wide use in my experience. I have always without exception seen them defined as stated.
And your original post was out of line.
From The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute :
http://www.saami.org/
"GLOSSARY OF INDUSTRY TERMS
ACCURACY
In firearms using single projectiles at a given distance, is the measure of the dispersion of the group of projectiles fired. The optimum would be one hole no larger in diameter than a single projectile. "
From this sight, Handguns Magazine :
http://www.handgunsmag.com/featured_handguns/kimber_0402/
"Sight regulation was excellent, with the pistol placing all of my groups exactly at my point of aim."
And another review from this site :
http://www.cruffler.com/review-March-01.html
"Sight regulation was very good at all ranges with the mean point of impact and the point of aim coinciding nicely. "
These terms are and have been in use by the shooting community and industry. It's unfortunate that terms with existing and related meanings get redefined, but nonetheless that is the case.
They are in wide use in my experience. I have always without exception seen them defined as stated.
And your original post was out of line.
Piney
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Ever toy with the idea of getting a sense of humor?
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