I have shot the 200 gr shockwaves in one of my ML for many years. I only use about 85 to 90 grns of powder behind them as I found that to be the most accurate out of my rifle. I could shoot 5 shots accurately with that load combo and open sights. I think I killed about 12 deer during Nebraskas December ML season over the last few years with that load. Are you shooting open sights? I am not sure if Nebraskas Has changed in two years but scopes were not allowed unless they are 1X in the ML season.