Originally Posted By: J.D.Steele
Lightweight hammers and special springs? do they really tighten the rifle's groups? Really? Have you actually tested, or is it just the maker's fond hopes and advertisements?
Regards, Joe


I understand and appreciate the possible significance of the 'muzzle/bag jump' test, but my question still remains: are the paper groups tighter, by actual physical measurement & comparison side-by-side? I'm certainly not saying the new hammer won't help, I just want actual confirmation by results that are finite; something that can be measured, compared and referenced in the future.

For a better perspective on my concern, I've personally tested many set-trigger rifles for accuracy, on paper, because I refuse to accept any 'theory' that can so easily be confirmed or refuted by actual test. The theoretical loss of accuracy when using the set feature from the bench has long been assumed by most knowledgeable shooters, but I wanted confirmation and, if possible, quantification. A few actual side-by-side apples-to-apples tests soon helped to prove the real effect of the trigger change, by actual comparison of the group sizes.

Yes, we 'know' that less muzzle jump means better accuracy; but we also 'know' (from actual scientific calculation) that bumblebees can't fly!
Regards, Joe


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