A Word on Accuracy

[GrenGuy]

It took 40 years or so to break that record, which was previously.009”. A picture that was left out of this thread was the electronic photo measurement. That shows the accomplishment much more clearly. I know that this record was not announced lightly and every means possible was used to get it right.

My shooting buddy DQ’ed in a 600yd relay, where He had a small group of 4 holes on the inside edge of the 9 ring. The scorers, knowing His shooting history, felt it was unlikely He shot 4 that well but missed the paper entirely with one. They bent over backwards to find a 5th hole but could not. Did He put 2 in the same hole at 600yds, or did one miss the paper entirely? We will never know.

Before anyone calls BS on this record, do YOU have a group that challenges any current records?

[Robinhood]

Before anyone calls BS on this record, do YOU have a group that challenges any current records?

For me the record is not the issue. It is the ability to measure .0007 (.0001) in a piece of paper. I measure metal everyday with almost everything i do looking for .0005 or better. Where 10 seconds with 320 grit sandpaper at 350 rpm makes a measurable change. It is very subjective. When the design a type of paper or target medium that does not tear then it means something to me.

I have never used any scoring tools or devices so maybe Im speaking out of ignorance but .0007"... come on.

[GrenGuy]

I too am not unfamiliar with small measurements. I also understand the paper issue. Would You feel better about it if they called it .0075”or .008”? Was the old record not indeed broken?

[Robinhood]

Im not sure what would make me feel better or even if my feelings mean anything. I have this opinion however that unless I see some trick measuring device, I call BS on anything to the 4th decimal place. I don't believe in Magic or Fairies either.