First of all It is good that you are concerned enough about how your gun is shooting to want to get out and shoot a few rounds before actually hunting with it. If more hunters would at least do this there would be less game wounded and lost.

I have a memership to a great shooting range. I go there several times a year to check scope allignment and test new ammunition. I go there to PRACTISE shooting and to have fun. I take my kids to shoot and I shoot with some friends. It all makes me a more confident and better shooter. As a result it makes me a more successful hunter.

Robin