Honest groups

[Gil Martin]

I was shooting at 100 yards with a Lyman Great Plains Rifle at the range when a chap came up to talk. I usually enjoy a chat and showed this fellow my smokepole. He asked what groups I had shot at 100 yards. I told him I was not have much success and ran out of elevation on the rear sight. He sneered and told me he shoots a T/C and gets 3/8" groups at 100 yards all the time. I told him I did not believe him. He became a bit agitated and walked away. I went back to shooting my muzzleloader.

Why do some folks become obnoxious regarding alleged very small groups they claim to shoot that would impress benchrest shooters? What's wrong with a 1", 2" or 3" group from a hunting arm? That's what I usually shoot and am happy. All the best...
Gil