The True Cost of Inadequate Testing

Think you're saving money with smaller sample sizes? This calculator reveals the hidden costs of retesting, wasted components, and chasing false leads. You might be surprised.

Cost Per Round $1.50

Current Testing Approach 10 shots

Variables to Test Per Year 6

❌ Your Current Approach

Initial testing rounds 60

Retests needed (typical) 3

Rounds wasted on false leads 120

Total rounds per year 240

Annual Cost $360

✓ Proper 30-Shot Testing

Initial testing rounds 180

Retests needed (rare) 0-1

Rounds wasted on false leads 0

Total rounds per year 210

Annual Cost $315

Proper testing saves you $45 per year

YOUR SAVINGS WITH PROPER TESTING

First Year

$45

Over 5 Years

$225

Rounds Saved

Retest Sessions Avoided

Why inadequate testing costs more: With small sample sizes, you can't trust your results. You'll retest "just to be sure," chase false leads that looked promising in small samples, and waste components on loads that were never actually better. The hidden costs add up fast: multiple range trips, wasted barrel life, and months of frustration. Proper testing upfront costs less and gets you to the truth faster.