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View Poll Results: Double Action or Single Action for Accuracy Testing
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Single action, of course
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Double action only
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Accuracy testing? I just blaze away.
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10-26-2009, 03:28 PM
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Accuracy Testing - Do You Use DA or SA?
I'm interested to know how folks perform accuracy testing for new guns or new loads. Double action or single?
I prefer DA, since that is how I do most of my shooting. Obviously, it can be a bit of a handicap, but it simulates my typical shooting conditions far more than SA.
I'd be interested to know what other do.
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10-26-2009, 03:36 PM
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When I test a load I use a rest and single action, I shoot double action other than that even in Bullseye.
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10-26-2009, 03:50 PM
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Depends on what I'm testing.
If I'm assessing a single change, like a new brand of bullet, I try to isolate that as much as possible, shooting from a rest and all that.
If I'm trying to determine the overall effect of choosing a particular pistol for a sanctioned shoot, there's no substitute for rigging up and shooting a stage or three against the timer.
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10-26-2009, 03:59 PM
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For accuracy testing single action off a good set of bags.
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10-26-2009, 04:19 PM
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In selecting a factory load or in developing a handload, I fire single action from a good rest.
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10-26-2009, 04:33 PM
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Single of course
Single action you're testing the gun and load. Double action is testing the shooter.
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10-26-2009, 05:12 PM
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Single action off a sandbag for testing.
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10-26-2009, 05:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jodykid
Single action you're testing the gun and load. Double action is testing the shooter.
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Not necessarily. I find that I shoot a DA revolver with a good, smooth pull as well, and often better DA than SA, off a rest or offhand. Depending on the gun, the range to the target, and why I'm testing, I may shoot either SA or DA, so I didn't vote in the poll.
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10-26-2009, 05:56 PM
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SA
When testing for accuracy, I always shoot SA. My groups are generally about half the size of a DA group.
If one round is more accurate in SA, I do not see why it would be less accurate than others in DA. IMHO, the round of ammo in the chamber has no bearing on the shooter's ability to maintain a steady hand through a longer heavier trigger pull.
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10-26-2009, 07:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by teufelhunden
I'm interested to know how folks perform accuracy testing for new guns or new loads. Double action or single?
I prefer DA, since that is how I do most of my shooting. Obviously, it can be a bit of a handicap, but it simulates my typical shooting conditions far more than SA.
I'd be interested to know what other do.
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IMO, you are doing exactly what you should, although I would be less concerned about the effect on accuracy than a possible effect on POI. I generally test the way I intend to use the gun, but when trying to make an ammo selection, for instance, I use the best support I can get without actually resting the barrel on something. In those cases I usually use SA if it is available (I have a lot of DAO revolvers).
Feel free to satisfy your curiosity about what other people do, but IMO you don't need any help - you're already doing just fine on your own.
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10-26-2009, 08:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jodykid
Single action you're testing the gun and load. Double action is testing the shooter.
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EXCELLENT POINT!
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10-26-2009, 09:25 PM
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Well I do agree with JodyKid, However I shoot better DA than SA. Intristic accuracy is interesting but I check for accuracy how I shoot rather than off a rest or such. This works for me.
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10-27-2009, 12:44 PM
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Thanks for the responses. Seems like most folks prefer single action.
I tried both methods yesterday while zeroing my 620. I started out SA, using a bench rest and a sandbag, but I gave up when I realized the SA groups were no smaller than my typical DA groups from offhand.
This is not because I'm a crack shot (unfortunately). I think it has more to do with familiarity and comfort. I'm much more accustomed to shooting DA offhand than SA from a bench, and I couldn't really get comfortable on the bench. For now at least, I’ll stick to DA.
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10-27-2009, 02:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jodykid
Single action you're testing the gun and load. Double action is testing the shooter. Joe
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Yup. Double action to test myself. Single action to see how much work I have to match what the gun can do.
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