Accuracy

Depends on the cartridge, I've shot in the .2's, bottom end now is the .3's for rifles designed for it but I wouldn't be disappointed with 3"or more if it fit the application. No need for a rifle that shoots .5 for a coyote at 200 yards.
 
my AR in 223 1:8 twist wilson combat barrel gets 1/2 inch at 200 yards with factory 53 grain v-max

IF....i do my part, around an inch when i dont
 
Bwahahaha :)

Ok, always a good subject.
I "lost" the scanned pic of a target... a 6MM BR, on used Savage Parts. With a Rock Creek BBL. 3 shots. slightly over 6mm holes. ie one hole :)

Then again, in the heat and excitement of the actual moment........ 50 Feet or 250 yards..... please please please don't MISS!!

you know the outcome...
 
If three shots make a consistent group, it is a load worth exploring. If three shots stay together, more than likely anything that opens the group is mechanical (bad bullet, bad brass, inconsistent load, seating, rifle) or shooter induced

Five shots tells me what to expect from the rifle and load.

Ten shots tells me the same as five plus the shooter has the ability to get the best out of the rifle.
 
I don't get fixated on 100 yard groups, especially for a hunting gun. It doesn't take anything special to kill a coyote at 100.

I get a bigger bang out of long range accuracy, such as:

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I expect more from custom barreled rifles than most factory barrels. A good custom should run well under an inch(all touching if shooter is proficient). Consistent with different bullets/brands/powders and likely with factory ammo, in other words not fussy. There a reason most factory rifles "promise" 3 shot, premium ammo 1 moa groups at 100 yards. 1 inch groups @100 is very good shooting by most SHOOTERS. For most, the more shots that make up the group the bigger it gets.
 
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