That could also be due to the quality of the bullet. FMJ bullets don't typically shoot all that well.
My 1903 shoots the 155 Berger well. I can repeatedly hit a steel buffalo at 1130 yards with that load. It's a big target but I'm a bit handicapped with the metallic sights.
That's quite possible.
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