What would you consider a good group...

[SilentStalkr]

Ok guys I am just wondering what you guys would consider a good grouping from a 16" carbine at 100 yards with open iron sights using ball ammo? I have been consistently getting 2-3" groups sometimes 4-5" at that range with open sights. And even though I am not that old I wasn't blessed with the greatest of eyes but I sure am glad I have them. I mean I can see the target at that range but I cannot make out a bullseye on a 10-12" target. Meaning I am for what I think is the center at that range. I just don't know if this is good enough or not. I am used to shooting with bolt actions and high powered scopes, not open sights. And 2-3" spreads is not what I consider really precise but may be perfectly acceptable under these circumstances I don't know.

 

[RyeDaddy]

Re: What would you consider a good group...

Under the conditions you describe with ball ammo that's about what I would expect. That's plenty precise for a combat type carbine.

 

[jdr724]

Re: What would you consider a good group...

While being able to put it exactly where you intend is great, I think your performance is plenty for 99% of protection/defense situations.

Throw in stress, standing up and sub optimal lighting and if you're still at 4-5" then you're good

 

[pmclaine]

Re: What would you consider a good group...

Last i measured my chest is bigger than 6 inches. I wouldnt want to be down range from you.

Now if your aiming below the belt, sadly, I think Im safe. You will need your scope - a strong one.

 

[TimK]

Re: What would you consider a good group...

Don't know what ammo you're using, but M855 is 2-3" ammo under the best of circumstances.

 

[Greenwood187]

Re: What would you consider a good group...

Just like others stated not bad at all. Anything under a paper plate is pretty much a kill. Upper half the body that is

 

[KUSA]

Re: What would you consider a good group...

Precision shots with iron sites kind of sucks. Seeing a small target behind the site is difficult. What you are achieving sounds well in line with what you should expect.
If you want to have more fun with your AR consider getting a red dot like the Aimpoint PRO. I find it much easier to get on a small target with it.

 

[BillyGoatMachine]

Re: What would you consider a good group...

Under the conditions you described, yes, that is perfectly acceptable.

 

[samnev]

Re: What would you consider a good group...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: skkeeter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Under the conditions you described, yes, that is perfectly acceptable. </div></div>

Ditto, you are doing fine under the conditions you described.

 

[tomthebaker]

Re: What would you consider a good group...

You could try aiming for something you can actually see, like a spot a few inches from a corner.