, Thats bunk! Off hand with a new rifle and open sights, maybe. I own a boat load of Model 700's and have NEVER shot a 3" group off the bench with factory ammo. I shoot Leupold scopes/mounts on all of them and they'll all shoot 1 1/2" or better groups with factory. After working a handload, they are capable of a jagged hole off the bench at 100 yards. When looking for a new rifle, if given a choice, I'll always take the Remington.