Where I live the lack of rain has caused a burn ban, which in turned closed the place I can shoot. (Private farm ground) The next 2 closest public ranges are 70-80 miles away. Anyway, I took the new (old) 73 to an NCOWS match this morning, our rifle targets are oddly shaped steel at 50-60 yards Anyway the old girl shoots where you point her. My load is 231 and a 180 gr bullet. I got the load from an article M. Ventorino wrote a few years back. I also shot a 1906 Colt 4 3/4. I am sure happy with the old 73.