Just mounted Simmons 6.5x20 44 Mag scope today.(premium optics)

Took it to the range. VERY cold and fairly windy so probably could have done better.

Winchester factory Super X 80gr.

3 groups under 1 inch at 100 Yards.(best one was .830)

2 groups at 200 yards were right around 2 inchs.

I know by benchrest standards this is not very good but it is a good start for me. This was never intended as a benchrest rifle but is going to be a varmint and occasional deer hunting rifle.

Handloads with premium bullets should shrink these groups which for a Ruger No. 1 will suit me just fine thanx.