I fired 15 bullets; "X" is the dead center (and smallest part of) the 10-ring, which is the highest score. Therefore, most of the hits on the target were "in the black" or scoring 7 or higher; one was a 4 (because I jerked, or deliberately pulled, the trigger instead of using a firm, steady pull and yes, I know better). An "X" scores a 10, but the number of X's is counted because they're dead center on the target.

I wasn't going for scote, though: I was trying to set the sights on the rifle (I do NOT use telescopic, laser, or anything other than the old-fashioned iron sights God intended) so that they would consistently fire 1.6 inches above the X at 100 yards. Given the ballistic flight pattern of the bullet this would put the rifle dead on center at 150 yards; 200 yards is about the maximum distance for a .30-30 with iron sights if you're hunting. Yes, it will shoot accurately beyond that but I also know my own capabilities and those of the weapon.

Down at the local gun shop I've seen lots of people buying hunting rifles, but only one who ordered an "assault rifle" and he was a cop buying it for the local police department (they needed one more for a reserve). Our local cops now carry a Glock .45 pistol AND a Taser, with an M-4 carbine (a military-type weapon) in the trunk and a 12 gauge shotgun locked in the front seat near the driver. They also have available the "orange shotguns" that shoot "beanbag rounds"; standing orders are to use non-lethal weapons if at all possible, if weapons use is needed.

Each cop has to be "Tasered" before a Taser is issued to them so that they KNOW what happens. So far they have used a Taser once, when a man pulled a gun on a cop and the cop's partner responded. The Tasered chap said that he wished they'd just shot him instead.