Well, I can make time to get to the range, but as this is the first rifle I've shot in decades and the first rifle I've ever attempted to load for, what I really meant was 'get to the point where I can hit something' with it.
My first experience out with new handloads was a real eye-opener. At 50 yds I was able get a 3" 'group' with the 325 gr loads, and honestly I think only half of that group dispersion was due to the shooter--maybe I'm giving myself too much credit. I know I anticipated on a few shots, but jeeeez, I hadn't expected a buckshot pattern even as 'first time' shooter.
At the same range with the same setup, the first 420 gr round hit at 8 o'clock 5" from the bull, the second round was at 2 o'clock, and 4" from the center. I was surprised they weren't tumbling when they hit--it's been very rare with handgun loads that I've ever seen stuff go so wild.
But, I DO like learning the hard way.
So I've set my goals a bit lower--now I'm not looking for small groups, I'm just looking to see if I can produce a group...at all.