I gave up chasing tiny groups many years ago and began chasing consistency. I'd rather have a 2" gun that fits me and I shoot well in all situations than one that does great off the bench but is not well suited for all positions.
I'm a hunter, not a sniper. I hold my shots at unwounded big game to 300 yards or less. Even when I lived in wide open sage brush country I had far more shots under 200 yards than I had over that distance.
Yes, I love to see my rifles shoot tiny groups and I work toward the smallest groups possible during load development but If a rifle only shoots 1.5-2", but it's dependably consistent at it and comfortable to shoot in field positions and scenarios, it's a keeper.
I'll even forgive 3 inch groups from some of my older guns as long as they will produce that group consistently. Of course I'll limit my shooting to the ranges those rifles are most suited.
