txhunter58, that is entirely dependent on the rifles, ammo, and of course the shooter. But I would have to admit, even though a few of my sidelocks are incredibly accurate, that the modern inlines have a leg up in the accuracy department. I'm speaking in over all averages not just the few sidelocks out there that can put 5 touching shots at 100 yards. That by far is not the norm for a sidelock. Plenty accurate enough for hunting purposes but if you want to get into the nitty gritty of it all, today's modern inlines are just more accurate by nature for the most part. Of course there are exceptions.