VarmintGuy,
Very interesting discussion.
A different topic than the norm.
Colonel Jeff Cooper made a very similar argument to yours concerning the necessary practical accuracy of a rifle in the field (as opposed to a target rifle). Cooper argued that a rifle used in the field against man or large game did not need a level of accuracy beyond which its shooter could make use of. He argued that any 2 MOA rifle would put its bullet within one MOA of the intended POI -- close enough on large game under 300 yards.
In attending four courses under his direction at Gunsite, don't think the Saturday morning shoot-off was ever won by the best gun as opposed to the best man.
Of course, we all like accurate rifles, but at what level of accuracy do the benefits seen in the field diminish as compared to their effort. Cooper always thought we needed to put more effort into improving the shooter, the weak link, and less attention on the tool, the part we like to admire around the campfire.
By the way, what were the click adjustments in terms of MOA on the Garand rifle ?
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