Hey Wait a Minute!!!!

burtona said:
Isn't that what you want a tuner to do? Easy, quick compensation for when the load isn't right for the conditions?
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BTW, that's also what we do in RF competition IMO. We tune the rifle for when the ammo isn't quiet right. Lots of people seem to think we are doing something else, but they can't explain why. If we could ever find a lot of ammo that was perfect for the conditions, we would not need a tuner either.
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Exactly, It seems that some may be missing the point by saying you can do the same thing with the load. If you are at the bench and trying to shoot a group at 100 yards with a load that has some verticle then how are you going to shoot a good group? I don't think they let you call time out while you go load some rounds with a different powder charge.
 
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That is what a lot of shooters are missing.
Here is what I do. During the first 10 minute match, or 3 minute sight in period, I will shoot 3-shot groups quickly on the sighter, looking for verticle. I will adjust the tuner in 1/4turn increments or what ever I feel is neccessary to get the Rifle shooting flat, and then get on the record. Most of the time, it will stay there for the entire agg, but if I sense the Rifle is getting ragged, I will do this again at the beginning of each match.
Since the clock is running, you have to get a feel for what you are doing. Remember,you can also make the darned thing shoot worse.
You also have to have a tuner design that allows you to do the adjusments with a minimum amount of downtime. Some I have seen do not look to be very user friendly when confronted with the rules set forth by the Sanctioning Body. Keep in mind, the best idea in the world is of little use to us if it does not adapt well under match conditions.
When I designed my tuner, I took all of this into consideration. A tuner that locks rock solid to the barrel, and is also easy to adjust within the hectic confines of the Competitive Arena.
That seems to be what many are missing in the whole scheme of things. But then, maybe that is why I have had a fair amount of success with tuners under match conditions..........jackie
 
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