How is my rifle doing? Well, when testing this load, I shot three loads atg 300 yards from a front bipod rest, prone. They measure 3.025", 3.150" , 3.086" Granted, this is not 500 yards, but 9 shots, at 300 yards all same POI, all MOA sounds like it is good to me.

I have tried to track down the smith... His reponse was less than stellar. Contacted the owner... His response was less than stellar.. Went something like "We are out of business, what do you want me to do".

But, maybe I should take it to the Lawson shop here in Tucson. Might be worth a try.

Remember, I have said that it DOES shoot right around an inch WITHOUT the donut. It just so happens, the donut tightens up THIS load, and probably the VLD's over all. BUT TSX etc shoot right at an inch with a nekkid barrel!

Dennis, hell of a archery buck! Unit?