Huntability, with a rifle shooting 2" groups should be fine if the max yardage will be 200 yds. or so. I've been hunting over 45 years, shot a lot of game both east and west and I can count on one hand the number of animals I shot over 200 yds. Most of the rifles I have shoot consistant 1" groups and some that shoot better, some worse. In fact, my favorite rifle is my Marlin Guide Gun in 45-70. It shoots about 2 1/2" - 3" groups but that doesn't stop me from using it for black bear. And it has never let me down.
I am willing to bet that your Stevens will begin shooting better the more you play with it.