First off, let me state just exactly what my level of satisfaction/expectation is for acceptable accuracy.
If we are talking about a hunting rifle, I expect it
AND me to be able to place ALL of my shots into the kill zone of that particular animal at ETHICAL hunting distances that I am willing to shoot at. (What distance I can accurately and ethically shoot and hit is not the same for someone else who may be a better or worse shot than I am).
For competition rifles, an accurate rifle is one than can consistently place a ka-zillion shots into a single hole the same size as the caliber being shot! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> (or thereabouts).
I have found my '95 Browning repro likes 180 bullets. I have been able to shoot 1.5 - 2", 5-shot, 100 yard groups OFF OF THE BENCH with it.
My shot at the cow elk was from a standing position without any support. This is my worst shooting position I was actually aiming for a "behind the shoulder shot" and hit her at the top of the shoulder.
