Here is what it boils down to, when looking into precision shots at mid to long range with this specified caliber, the Rifles capabilities are not what you need to be asking about, it's whether or not YOU can make the shot, it's whether or not YOU know the variables you are shooting in... If you don't know your trajectory beyond the distances you normally shoot, or the wind drift, or the effect on velocity sub zero temps cause on your propellent etc. etc. then your gonna benefit by shooting first, and learning from your misses (on targets, not on coyotes)