that may be it, but is there any way to rule out that its not the gun? i mean those 2 times were the first time ive ever shot a rifle before. but then again, ive shot shotguns before that and have generally been an okay shot. i just seem shaky, and i think that is my massive problem. any advice on how to get rid of that as well? but the main question here is if there is any way to prove the 3 shots within one inch guarantee without spending a whole lot for a sturdy stand or something like that.