i have the same rifle but I'm the opposite of you 100 yards max at the range i shoot at. i have found mine likes the heavier bullets 69gr smk and 75gr hornady match most groups are going in the .3 to .6 range even with the 100yard max distance the wind still play havoc with a flyer bringing .4's out to .6 groups I've gotten to read the tapes or tall grass to check wind speed and direction. reloading is a plus i have also found the my 1-9 barrel seems to like the bullets seated .01 off the lands. good bullets are a must and if ya start reloading with the savings you can load more rounds with better bullets.