I use a method that I learned in tactical rifle school and adapted for hunting. I have 6 50 yard pistol targets, NRA B-6. These are marked 100-1, 200-1, 300-1, 100-2, 200-2 and so on.

After I've developed the best load, each time I go out I will set up two of those targets and a distance randomly. The first target is the clean cold bore shot, the second is the follow up. Over time a group is developed that tells you how effective your rifle is in actual hunting. That is YOU and your rifle.

Just like a sniper rifle, you can't really judge by hot bore shooting. Nor can you take shots to warm up on technique.

With my HB rifles I keep a range book.


The older I become the more I am convinced that the voice of honor in a man's heart is the voice of GOD.