RE: Honest Hunting Accuracy
Id say you're not just semisane, you're also at least semi-rational and semi-honest. My 10ML-II will shoot consistant 1.5" AVERAGE groups with AA XMR-5744, and 2" groups with VV N-110 and 250gr XTP or Shockwave/SST bullets. If they are ever larger than that, it's my fault, and I can usually call my shot as a flyer (which is a skill all riflemenshould learn to do). I've had it shoot several 1/2" or smaller groups too. When shooting for record, I shoot several groups and then average them. I also disregard or reshoot called flyers. I think that averaging gives a more realistic account of accuracy because flyers will happen, and it also de-emphasizes the occational one-hole group. A lot of guys shoot 10 groups, nine of which are fair to good (2-4") and one that is an excellent, tight <1/2" cloverleaf and then brag about their sub-MOA rifle.
It's like grade inflation for gun enthusiasts. Used to be a true sub-MOA hunting rifle was like a 4.0 student, rare and exceptional. But by calling a 3" average gun that shoots an occasional 1" group a sub-MOA rifle is like handing out "A"'s for "C" work, and then both become meaningless.
Mike