[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Spontaneous Grouping Question

Posted: 5/3/2010 9:36:11 AM EDT

So I was shooting my AR (DDM4 Carbine) yesterday at about 100 yds and I was getting decent groups considering I didnt have a good rest to shoot off of, I had 3 consecutive groups of under 2 inches when all of a sudden on my fourth group I shot well outside 6 inches...none of my shooting conditions changed (wind, rest, ammo, etc.). Has anyone had this happen before? I shot some more after that group and I was back to shooting under 2 inches. I know it could have been my fault, but it just seemed really random. Thanks for any input.

Posted: 5/3/2010 9:46:05 AM EDT

[#1]

Quoted:
I know it could have been my fault....

It happens.

Posted: 5/3/2010 10:20:13 AM EDT

[#2]

What shot count were you using for your groups?

Posted: 5/3/2010 3:43:56 PM EDT

[#3]

I was using a 5 shot group

Posted: 5/3/2010 5:26:46 PM EDT

[#4]

If your barrel heated up, the groups could begin to open up. I've had that happen on occasion.

Posted: 5/3/2010 5:37:46 PM EDT

[#5]

About how many rounds can I shoot before the barrel will get too hot and affect accuracy?

Posted: 5/3/2010 5:44:21 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

Quoted:

I know it could have been my fault....

It happens.

Yes it does. I wouldn't be real concerned about it.

I'm not going to name any names but i was shooting a sub moa bolt gun a couple months ago and pulled a shot 18" left but i knew i did it

Posted: 5/3/2010 6:08:22 PM EDT

[#7]

The discipline of 'calling the shot' helps teach you to better control the let-off.

Posted: 5/4/2010 10:07:55 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
I was using a 5 shot group

While 5 is better than 3 switch to 10 shot groups. What you are seeing is normal.

For a better explanation you should read the tacked thread: What's wrong with 3 shot groups

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