Inaccurate shooting in commercials?

[Dredly]

I've watched a lot of ammo commercials which almost always show a target in the end getting hit with rounds... the rounds are never on the X.

Whats the deal? Surely they wouldn't have a problem putting every round in the X or touching... but this never happens.

WHY!?!?!!?

[Montanya]

a: what channel are you seeing ammo commercials on ..
b: perhaps they want it to seem realistic?

[knight0334]

It's not the X that determines accuracy, it's the group. So long as they hit nearly the same place every time - they are accurate.

The being off X is a matter of the gun and sights/scope.

[pex]

Nearest to the X is accuracy.
Closest in group is precision.

Nevermind that there is 'accuracy' as it separately relates to the user and the firearm.

[Dredly]

a: what channel are you seeing ammo commercials on ..
b: perhaps they want it to seem realistic?

Outdoor Channel, Versus during hunting shows, Sportsmans channel.

All routinely have ammo commercials on.

I understand that its just moving the crosshairs but why wouldn't you? Why intentionally miss the X?!?!?! It makes no sense!

[Brown-Bear]

Truth in advertising maybe. Now matter how good the ammo is or the shooter you won't hit the X every time, no matter the circumstances. I think they are appealing to the hunters, like me. hitting the X everytime is not as important as consistancy(sp) in shot placement.

" There is comfort in knowing that a bad shot was all you".

Dave

[BenningBoy]

I like the x, and harbor no ill will toward it. Of course, I could easily hit it over and over if I wanted to, but that would be a vulgar display.

[kevindsingleton]

If you're aiming for the X, and you shoot it out, then where do you aim? I adjust my precision rifles to shoot 1 inch low, and 1 inch left at their "zero" range. That way, I always have the same sight picture. It makes a difference at 24X+!