wpsdlrg- Never a need to say sorry to me. You state your point very well with a lot of merit. I am just one of those people that believes a higher power scope does make you more accurate. You shoot smaller groups and that is more accurate. As for your free standing ( no rest ) shooting,,Umm I never do that and would I am sure be very very embarrassed of what I would shoot. My rifles are to heavy and I am to old
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