Precision vs Accuracy revisited

[northmn]

Douglas XX were mostly selected because they had little or no run out.  Your comments kind of support what I am saying as a Douglas was probably in quality about like the old Green River, Montana or today's Green Mountain.  I doubt if it would be up to the quality of a Rice barrel.  I think the XX only cost about $20 more   Those of us that shot them remember that almost all barrels back then either needed to be lapped or generally "shot in" with a few shot to get their edge.  Once a load is worked up and they have been shot a bit almost any barrel now offered will out shoot the shooter.  The extra $100 for a match quality barrel is a bench rest issue.

DP

[Leatherbelly]

A precision barrel, precisely loaded and sights correctly regulated makes for an an accurate rifle.  Optimum operation of an accurate rifle is optional.

A certain minimum level of equipment is required for good operation to come to the front.

Practice does NOT make perfect . . . PERFECT practice makes perfect.

TC

Well said.
This is how I see it.
Precision is mechanical,
Accuracy is human.

PERFECT practice makes perfect.

[hanshi]

How about let's say, "precise accuracy"; one is meaningless without the other.  The human element puts them together.