Yeah, saw a recent post on the 127 IIRC, on a Group page the other day and read you are at the lab, congrats. Btw, didn't Rem buy them?
On the topic - I always prefer an accurate grouping rifle, but also am confident if the 1st round CONSISTENTLY hits to POA, for a hunting rifle. As most probably would agree, the first opportunity is often your best, after you let the first fly you are often watching an animal run.....no doubt things happen so it's nice to have a 2nd or 3rd you can count on. That said, with your skill...........I would not sweat a rifle that starts walking after the 2nd shot.
Made some of my best shots afield with Ruger #1s and TC Contender handguns when I was younger. Now one of those Rugers happened to be a 6BR, and I shot a sub 1/2" group for 3 shots one morning.,,,, at 330 yds. Now my longest deer kill at 400 yds only needed one shot.....though that buck dropped seconds after a Doe dropped at 200.............so I did get off 2 rounds that day
Use and enjoy the Bob.
