What is the coralation between Standerd Deviation and Groupings. I'v been told that it means verry little in 50 yard range shooting when it comes to accuracy. I have a hard time beliving this; but I'm new to reloading. I'm shooting a CZ .40 cal in my bullseye leage and I have a group size of 2.75" at 50 yards.
I shoot
180g FMJ
titegroup 3.5g
sorted brass Winchester, RP, and Federal
@ 747fps S.D. 8
When I was using mixed brass consisting of every thing under the sun I had an S.D. of 36
I never checked my groups with the mixed brass; but I belive it helped a lot. On my bullseye forum ther telling me S.D. dosn't mean anything and mixed brass is as good as sorted brass. What do you think?