Quote Originally Posted by PhillipM View Post
...I used 175's with 4064 at 600 and just held the seven ring. Is that the best an as issued Garand can do?
I wouldn't say "the best" but it's probably pretty close on average.

Theoretically, if the rifle will mostly hold the 3.5MOA SR 10-ring at 200yd (as most As Issued M1s will) then it should hold somewhere close to the 3MOA 9-ring at 600yd.

That's in theory; reality is usually quite different thanks not only to the gun but the conditions and shooter as well. Much frustration can come from not knowing which of those caused that errant shot

Short-range (100 & 200yd) practice can help identify shooter issues. More full course experience will help you recognize and deal with conditions and their changes.

But having a gun that puts the bullets where you point them is pretty important too. That's one of the reasons why ratgunz are so popular; they usually shoot to call out of the box. An M1 can be made to shoot that way as well but it's more work.

While there's some thinking involved, highpower rifle is mostly an acquired motor skill. It takes practice, repetition, and refinement. So for now if an As Issued M1 is the rifle you've got then that's the rifle you shoot

Real improvement only happens at the range with the true tests coming at matches. It sounds like you've got a good place to shoot and good people to shoot with so take advantage of it every chance you get.

Maury