I had a brand new stainless/synthetic Ruger 77 that would shoot no better than 8-10 inch groups no matter what. I fought with Ruger about it and they told me it was acceptable. Thankfully, The gun shop gave me a full refund and sold me a different rifle. The owner said he would deal with Ruger himself. It may not happen often but once in a while factories let a lemon slip out the door.