100 yard group analysis | 5 shot groups

[@joec7275]

I don't shoot F-class, PRC or reload anywhere close to the levels/standards you are doing but man do I enjoy learning all about this sort of stuff. Plus Eric you make it fun and interesting which is great for helping many like me learn, thank you.

[@ErikCortina]

I don’t shoot PRC neither. Lol Glad you enjoy my videos.

[@paulvenn4447]

Erik is good in front of the cam, is doing wonders for this sport!

[@taylorbokshowan5713]

@@ErikCortina lol

[@jcarry5214]

@@ErikCortina oh that's mean.

[@landonhays1458]

@Oliver Westley lol

[@Momofatts1]

I never realized the work that went into this. This is amazing content.

[@greenstreet5287]

Hes the best man. I always click as soon as i see he uploaded

[@bobbythompson3544]

Pure science!

[@jimaris1128]

I’ve been shooting and reloading for over 45 years and I learn something new every time I watch your videos. Great job Erik!

[@rockchalk06]

Anyone hating for using a good front rest, still hasn't figured out why they are used and just bitch to bitch. Good work sir. Keep it up.

[@bobwoods5017]

I used to shoot everyday, then along came life.... I develops a shake in my left hand in my mid forties. Twenty years later I can't hold a steady rifle On a bench covered in sandbags. I will keep going out to the range and my hands are getting a little less shakey. Got love it to do it, shoot while you can, life is tough but I ever backed away from a challenge. Thanks. Reminds me of better days,

[@mobilemechmantim773]

Thank you for all your effort even when you are dragging butt! 😆 You have no idea how much you are helping average shooters (like me) up their game . As a constructive piece of advice from a KZbin junkie, that target cam is an important part of what you do. It squashes the doubters while making us feel like we are there real time. I understand why you skipped it for sure though. I drag butt every week myself. Keep up the spectacular work Eric! This is quickly becoming my favorite channel and the only one that I became a patreon member for. Not to toot my own horn, but to show you people can see the value you have to share. Thanks again!

[@michaelshuey1614]

Erik, use everything you can to your advantage. Everything you pros do eventually trickles down to me and my son to our benefit. Thanks for all your efforts in sharing your passion.

[@martymar1484]

Just came across your Chanel and is is now something i need in my life

[@ironbomb6753]

Groups like that are my dream. Ive advanced a long way since i found your channel. You put the information out there in a way that agrees with me. Your info clicks. Thanks, ill be watching...👍😎

[@multicammando]

Make sure you take care of yourself man. I feel you, I work in surgery and gave been crazy busy with work, working out, reloading, and range when I can. Finally slept 11 hours for the first time in like a year, usually average like 5 hours a night. Hope you get some rest and relaxation. Thanks for the content.

[@Kd9bpy]

Love the consistency principle.....love the way you bring it down and mythbust the bs.....way too many who can't handle your style but I AM LOVING IT.....a little honesty with the man behind the glass is what we need !!!!!!!

[@sammylacks4937]

I have to put my 2 cents worth in. I ve seen Eric shoot. I wish for the day I could with the same equipment shoot groups twice the size of this man. You really have to have everything as compatable and consistent and most already know this. Thanks for sharing Eric.

[@georgedeedsnotwords2162]

Probability and statistics ! Got to love and respect the math ! Math never lies , only the people that try and manipulate it .love you videos , please keep them coming .

[@le3045acp]

lol like the ones manipulating the math in this elecdtion we just had its rediculous

[@ronh5422]

Love the info. you are sharing - THANK YOU !!! Hoping you do well in Phoenix. Looking forward to "squeaky clean" barrel video.

[@mikesoucy1165]

Never cared much about the mechanics of long range shooting but since I've been watching you, ive become very interested. Pretty bad ass stuff. Keep up the content.

[@mikeknevelbaard6338]

Thanks for taking time to teach. I appreciate your generosity

[@cavsh00ter]

Im learning allot about this sport, just started to reload, and getting all the info I can on the best loads for my rifle

[@scarecrow6292]

A trick I started using is putting gorilla tape on the back of my target it holds the paper together really well and let's you get and even better picture of your group size and shot placement.

[@ironbomb6753]

Thats is interesting. Im gonna try it. Thanks👍

[@CJ-ty8sv]

@@ironbomb6753 Took the words out of my mouth... Definitely gonna have to try that next time I go out.

[@jessewerner4067]

Masking tape!

[@bigdave6447]

I see your still sticking to the b.s that you can truthfully measure that shit target paper to .001''. Shoot one hole in that paper then shot us that you can ascertain the difference between lands and grooves. That is about .005'' ,should be a piece of cake ,right? .010'' across the hole . You can't measure smudges to .001''. Prove me wrong or stop the B.S.!!!!

[@scarecrow6292]

@@bigdave6447 looks like your ego matches your name. Simmer down man, have a shot of whiskey and realize that we all use the best tools that we have at our disposal. Lands and grooves aside, that's a solid group by any standard and if you can do better then prove it at the nationals... oh wait... your probably not going to be there. Food for thought.

[@GeorgeLapan]

Just recently started watching and learning...thank you for sharing your expertise

[@rodneyzurek4900]

Never knew how much. Went into long range at your level. Thank you I wish I was 25 years younger!

[@brian5397]

Best channel I've found yet! Keep it coming. Now if someone could just get some primers in stock that would be great. I picked a bad time to start loading my own seeds...

[@charlesbullee7215]

Funny how you can feel better after going to the range. Like your content it’s help my shooting a lot.

[@dgreenapple]

Wow! Amazing groups - so small and three different groups -- amazing!

[@Halfmilesniper]

Looking good, even your "bad" group was smoking. Can't wait to see how these loads compare at 1,000. Also, thanks for the tip on measuring the buller and zeroing the caliper...takes a math step out of the equation. Much easier than measuring outside to outside and subtracting the bullet diameter,

[@jackd.jeffries3358]

Thank you, Mr.Cortina for taking the time to share your process with us, when you should be taking time for yourself.. I have learned much from your videos.. thanks again!

[@grumpygrumpgrump136]

Some folks just want to complain about not having anything to complain about. Carry on Sir. Love this channel.

[@rout9291]

GM Big Daddy! Thanks once again for your knowledge and wisdom! It helps keep me in my personal nod that I’m on track with you! It’s Sunday let the body and mind rest so your sharp! Thanks once again......

[@lukemartin8379]

I just want to say thank you. I'm getting interested in long range shooting and reloading(I'm a green horn) and I've learned so much from you.

[@jamesbracken4618]

I always take my bolt with me when i go down range also! Safety first!

[@jacobtaylor7506]

You helped me in a lot of information on reloading. Keep it up.

[@bronsonwisdom8094]

Your a heck of a shot, can't imagine 1000 yards I've never shot past 300. Like your videos man you got it down to a science.

[@waynesides2626]

You are incredible and inspiring! The knowledge I gain helps. I'm not long range but it doesn't matter. I shot a 243 Winchester. I hunt. I don't do competition. It's not about that. Accuracy is accuracy. I know my limits. But if my rifle can't do dime groups at 100 I have no business shooting at 300..

[@hewlett260]

Hey man, don't worry about people talking shit on your front rest, honestly that thing is badass. You're putting rounds on target more accurately than most people I see at the range I go to.

[@michaeloatman6102]

You are an amazing shot. I am so glad I found you when you were building the demo HQ. Thanks so much!!!!!

[@jdkt1987]

I’m a amateur but I’m Learning a lot from you vids I reload all of my own ammo so now I’m try to dial them in, my best rifle is a 6.5 axis 2 & I have a 308 axis 2 you have taught me so much from your videos thanks a lot

[@VacuumTubes]

When you are testing for group size, why shoot point of aim to point of impact on a small dot? The first impact to clip the dot removes the consistent point of aim. Thoughts? Seems like introducing a variable.

[@ErikCortina]

I was sighting in scope and also testing loads. You are correct though.

[@homerleong9081]

Eric Berntson 6

[@vdog4799]

Nice. I like the idea of a perfect rest. It takes that element t out of the equation giving you the ability to test your reloading skills perfectly. Cool!

[@paulleeper3188]

I shoot minute of deer but watching and learning from your videos helps me do MOD better!

[@larrymc4373]

I learn something from every video you put up.

[@finaloption...]

Nice! You're ready bud. Nock 'em down. I'll be hoping for ya. You'll see a lot of temp. swing from a.m to p.m. in Phoenix.

[@millerkingeekuk494]

Thx for sharing, Nice Groups!

[@josephhcondo7281]

Dont have to explain to anyone, its your competition. Love your video's lots of teachings

[@lonz5.56]

I’m not sure if you have done a video on how your front rest and the rifle stock interface but I’m interested in learning about that rest and how it all works! Great video, keep up the good work

[@elmalmeida]

Greetings from Brazil! Keep on going with your videos, Erik. Thanks for sharing all these knowledge!

[@MrKen-longrangegrdhogeliminato]

I like seeing the gun related ART works by a machinist.

[@rickroberts2182]

A benchrest shooter friend of mine refers to the donut / dead bottom as a "prairie dog life raft". Thanks for sharing your shooting and reloading knowledge and experiences.

[@toddswogger5445]

Thanks for the info Eric. New to the Long Range and learn something new every video. Please keep it up

[@erikmckaygunsmithing6470]

I typically use sand bags front/rear or off a pack. But if i was in competition you bet id be using everything legal that made me a better shooter period! Just no grease on the front rest learned that today on your video. Thanks for sharing brother!

[@briancobb978]

I've shot with fclass guys and their precision in accuracy is at the utmost perfection. Very impressive. They've shared a few techniques on loading that I use on my loading for prs. 👍👍good luck!!

[@angelaprater2679]

Amazed that is outstanding outstanding shooting that's less than 3/8 of inch group and 5 shots what more can you want.

[@jamesmiller360]

Good shooting. I always pick up a tip or two that I can use. Enjoyed the video, thanks for posting.

[@MrJoca1975]

Thank you Sir!. Please write a book about reloading and shooting long range.

[@justinwolden399]

The simplicity of everything you teach in your videos reminds us of how we really complicate precision shooting. Everything you're sharing or dialing in your self is super simple stuff. When it comes to long range accuracy most of us have inadequate equipment or you're hiding your secret weapon hahaha. Happy shooting!

[@340wbymag]

I'd make fun of your rifle rest if I wasn't so damned envious. That is really sweet! So, as you ponder your group size your focus appears to be on load adjustment, but to me the tiny difference in group size you are measuring could be from many variables. I wouldn't change a thing.

[@kentuckywindage222]

Nice shooting! It really is great that you are taking the time and energy to teach about your sport my friend.

[@danekstrom8001]

Thanks for using SEB rest. I've been repairing them for Seb and Ernie for a couple years now and I still have not had the opportunity to shoot a match yet. I guess maybe I should change more lol

[@paulmerritt5318]

Thank you, I enjoy your broadcast, I have learned quite a bit from you. I am a boxed ammo shooter and perhaps not qualified to comment here. That being said, thank you again Eric for all the time you devote to this channel and goobers like me.

[@JayKayKay7]

My "Service Rifle" which was supposed to conform to a M16A2 externally had a truck axle barrel floated beneath the regulation handguards, a two-stage Jewell match trigger, pounds of lead weights, 1/2 MOA sights, hooded with yellow diopter insert. The Army's AMU pioneered all this stuff and the shooting community got Sierra to make the 77 grain match so we could shoot 'Rattle Battle.'

[@johnleake708]

Thanks for sharing.... yes we are all human and have good days and off days. Wish I could shoot like that

[@kevinzueger8837]

Holly molly! Barndominium Guy, you're badass! Respects for the building aspects, but MAD respects for the "Long Gun" Stuff! You kept that a secret? While building the "Demo Ranch HC?" That's awesome! I'm just getting into distance shooting, but not at your level. I recently bought a Daniel Defense DD5 V4 7.62x54 AR10 and put a Vortex Razor HD Gen II 3-18x50. By the end of my first range session I was sub MOA at 100 yds and very happy! .... you're hitting the same HOLE! ...BRAVO!!

[@davidmackee8575]

Brilliant video interesting and great shooting thanks keep them coming....

[@kb6241]

That is some GREAT shooting. Can't wait to see you and Matt compete.

[@goranholmstrom3156]

Erik i am impressed, very good shooting and extreme small groups. The dedication and effort you put in , to get real precision. I shoot descent, as a hunter, my weapon performs quite well (Carl-Gustaf 1900 308) Three shoots in a pinky finger nail, at 100 m sitting in a bench with a sand bag as support. Or an Rifle shell at 100 m. But yo are outstanding. Best regards from Sweden. Göran.

[@Dwayne7834]

Good shooting and loads. Thanks for sharing

[@johanbotes4147]

Just love watching your videos can’t wait for the long range test.

[@audiogod2929]

I have learned to love you videos .

[@jasonshort4932]

I really like the video’s you publish. Thank you

[@scottturner3081]

In it to win it Thanks for your time

[@billpahlmann4263]

I always take my bolt with me when I go down range I’ll be damned if somebody’s gonna shoot me with my Gun ! 🍻

[@rhurst885]

hahahaha... I do the same

[@JayKayKay7]

That is something to think about.

[@malcolmreynolds7122]

You have to be really careful when cows are around. They look all meek, but they are a crafty bunch....lol. Seriously tho, good practice.

[@JayKayKay7]

@@malcolmreynolds7122 Buy yourself a year's worth of beef if you accidentally shoot one, and a lifetime of ribbing.

[@daahodaar]

Same here.

[@freedomisgolf5816]

I shoot FStandard in Australia 🇦🇺 rules are 155.5 projectiles and I use a Seb Mini front rest and weight has to be maximum 8.5 kilos so I use what is allowed SEB make great rests great channel fantastic info

[@gordmccoo5931]

Great results....good luck Erik

[@ericbennett1253]

Mr. Cortina, you did not mention the chrono results! ;) How were the ES/SD/AVG VEL on those loads? Tight I'm sure, just curious how group 1 and 2 compared.

[@jamessammann9183]

Awsome shooting erik never shot hanloads only factory..that is awsome groups and shooting .....that is why you are a pro

[@simonsmith9363]

I'm just a deer stalker who reloads, but I find your videos fascinating!!

[@tim1942]

If I could post pics of how you’ve helped me in my load process the difference is amazing and yesterday took it out to 350 and 1/2 moa

[@tim1942]

With 100% factory rifle bergara 300 win mag

[@egouldE5]

Haters hate. I love my sub neo from Mike Ratigan for 6ppc match. Hope to have my EC tuner installed on my Scoville bench rifle soon also. Thanks Erik.

[@JaceB33]

Just glad you are using a decent pair of calipers.

[@donaldbougie694]

Merci pour ton video,pour moi tu es le meilleur tireur et tes video sont tres instructive.J,ai beaucoup appris depuis que je regarde tes video parceque c,est véridique,j,ai fait beaucoup de test en suivant tes conseils et j,en ai tirer de tres bonnes conclusions.Merci encore et continue de nous faire des vidéo. D.B

[@kevinhart313]

You’re getting there. Lmbo. Totally enjoy vids. Thanks!

[@KhanhNguyen-qr1gy]

thanks Erik, very helpful

[@bobmcelver1484]

I've been handloading since I was a very young lad....pre teen. Due to lack of money and my discovery of females back then, reloading was a side thing. After 1980 though I delved into it quite deeply and because of that (reloading & guns) it turned into a very "in depth" career in law enforcement. Most thought I was super anal about it all, like a mad scientist sorta, but after watching your vids, I was impressed at your technique......you take it to a whole new level bud. Nice job !

[@ErikCortina]

😁

[@Remington700223]

These videos are very useful and well put together in my opinion. Please ignore negativity and ignorance. I just wanted to clarify if you tune the load mainly with seating depth (chasing the lands videos) or by powder charge increments?

[@davidmackee8575]

hi Eric please do a followup video to show your load adjustments in this rifle great video once again ...

[@greasegun1313]

@eric cortina. Keep up the great content and quit worrying about what people think

[@johnmckinney1493]

Thanks for the advice, have my eyes on a rcbs supreme kit.

[@ErikCortina]

Don’t buy a kit. I’ll do a video soon on what you need.

[@edwinlongwell]

The new Rebel kit is better and more "complete". But wait for Eric's video.

[@prone_wolf8871]

Nice shooting!👍👍

[@davidlauffenburger4756]

Off Topic Question: You cover a lot of topics in great detail, but have not seen any videos discussing primer selection etc. With the lack of primer availability for reloaders it is impossible to find the same primers consistently, can you give some thoughts on using standard vs magnum vs match rifle primers (ie: pressure changes, load development, powder selection, etc.) Thanks again for the time and effort you give to educate the rest of us.

[@ErikCortina]

Those videos are on Patreon. www.patreon.com/ErikCortina

[@jerryinouye1532]

Always keep it fun!

[@jeffmenzner9895]

Erik, thanks for the effort you put into this. In this video you were validating your load, +/- .3 grains. If you encounter a significant difference in temperature from what you did your load development at, do you move to the higher end of your node for cold days and vice versa for hot days? Are some of the powders less affected by the temperature as they advertise? Do you choose these preferentially?

[@thecasualcitizen492]

Anyone that uses 1/4 MOA as a standard has my attention and is someone I want to listen to.

[@ronnydowdy7432]

Enjoying the show

[@joelclark2130]

I love your, front rest. What ever it takes to kill paper. I prefer groundhogs and prairie dogs. Love your videos learning a lot keep up the good work

[@ryanmedley773]

Thanks Erik, looking forward to some footage from nationals. Best of luck!

[@halfdollar86]

That is great. Good job 👍

[@duffkw]

I just get blown away from all the “NEGATIVE” comments, the world is full of TOP GUNS, best shooters known to man, always have some comment about you are doing this wrong. I always welcome another’s advice, I do shoot bench, cannot express how much fun this is, but when another competitor offers their input, maybe how to, I always listen with an open ear, I may NOT AGREE but I listen. Man told me to slow my .308 down, said “you see anyone come running down here asking for your load data, saying Damn, Ive never seen anyone miss a bullseye that fast, I gotta have that load data” Like Erik, he was the Range Pro, shot in the Nationals for years, had a stroke, FUBAR’d that passion, but when the man spoke, I always took his advice to heart. Don’t bash someone just because they don’t cook the way you do, remember, this Man is a champion, you, well, you’re most likely not. “ Ill catch hell for that statement, but, its true. Listen, he’s only sharing his knowledge.

[@tracycastleberry9040]

I went to a midrange F class match a friend told me about close to home a while back and was blown away by the rifles. Had never seen them in person until then. Can't afford one but love to watch those guys shoot. I live in south Louisiana. The range is just north of Donaldsonville and they host F class and many other events monthly. Have you ever competed here? I won't say the name of the range, it's private but spectators can go watch the matches. Would enjoy watching you shoot

[@ErikCortina]

Palo Alto? If so, I have been there.

[@barrygrant2907]

See what becoming a pistolero did to you! When I'm sighting in or working up a load, I try everything to eliminate "me" as an accuracy factor. If I could weld my action to the turret on the USS Missouri to ensure I wasn't influencing the shot, I would. Good luck at the competition!

[@hosoiarchives4858]

Cortina is the man

[@mattyz28kbrracing80]

This is awesome information. Really helps put things into perspective for me on my way to getting into F-Class!

[@jimsmith955]

Thank you for sharing I enjoy it