Chasing Sub-MOA Accuracy Isn’t the Hunt’s Whole Story

I used to obsess over sub-MOA accuracy—measuring every group, comparing my rifle to those fancy test targets. But after years in the field, I’ve learned that a “perfect” rifle on paper doesn’t matter if you can’t shoot it well in real conditions. Most good hunting rifles with factory ammo can group around 1.25 inches, and that’s plenty for putting venison in the freezer. Now I spend less time chasing numbers and more time practicing real shots I’ll take in the woods. How much do you trust paper targets versus field practice? #hunting #DeerHunting #SubMOA #HuntingSkills #RifleAccuracy

24 days ago

Robert Armstrong

A 200 yard zero will hunt using a dead hold out to 300 yards in most modern and almost all older calibers. All you need is to be able to read the wndage call.

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"Doc"

I zero all my deer rifles 2" high at 100 yards, I don't ues a vice, or sand bags, I use a cheap rest from Walmart just to protect my rifles, if I can make a 1" group at 100 yards I figure that's pretty good

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Wadena, MN

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Stephen D

Sounds like you’ve done your homework. Just need to be concerned about the wind and drift, learned to shoot from different positions, kneeling setting, etc. breathing and trigger pool which I’m sure you practice at. Sounds like you’ve got it all together. Good luck on your next hunt.

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Boardman, OH

Jakefromstatefarm

I focus on accuracy and appreciate sub moa, I practice in wind I practice in rain if you can't shoot your target and kill it before it even knows its been shot you're going to chase your animal maybe even lose it. the meat is full of adrenaline or will spoil in the heat. take the time to be a good shot in any condition. I feel confident I can shoot between trees to send it 600 yards in a 10 mile wind. thats what the fidget spinners are for on the top and sides of the scope

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Ed Fourton

Shooting paper targets and knowing where you bullets hit is essential for a ethical hunter. Usually when sighting in your rifle, you have a solid rest and no pressure. Actual hunting situation are most of the times totally different and the adrenaline is flowing. Your target may have others in front or behind or turned in a a bad position for a shot. Knowing where your bullet will hit and making the shot. Takes practice and skill in actual hunting situations. Happy Hunting! 🇨🇱🦌

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Abilene, TX

Lynn Nymeyer

I go Jackrabbit hunting with my deer rifle before season! If you can hit a Jackrabbit at 100 yards off hand you can drop a deer and Jackrabbits make a good stew!

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Canyon, TX

Marshall Sumner

I like sub moa. It gives me confidence. l also shoot year round. Each to his own.

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Blue Ridge, VA

Tinman

Marksmanship is the paramount hunter responsibility!

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Idaho Falls, ID

S K

I used to sight my rifles dead on at 25 yards on paper. If you know the ballistics of your ammo, you can make slight adjustments to where you aim at 100 or further

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kraash

You should practice a lot of different shooting styles from fee handing it to shooting laying on your belly or down on one knee it will make you a better hunter anybody can punch paper with their gun sitting in a rest. Rests are great for zeroing and finding out how accurate your gun is but the main thing is to practice all you can