I'll offer a couple of thoughts, but remember, I'm no expert, although I do own a Red Wolf. First, I'm not sure your expectations are fully realistic. The groups above seem to indicate that the rifle is willing to shoot. I don't know the conditions under which the target was shot, or anything about your bench technique, both of which are important. I would clean the barrel and shoot it more. My experience with the Red Wolf is similar to yours, although mine is standard power. I also had to replace the original barrel, and it shoots very well now. I haven't done a chrono run in a while, but I can tell you it is not as consistent as my regulated rifles. But frankly, it doesn't have to be, as it shoots very well. If pushed to its extreme distance, then I expect that a higher degree of consistency would be noticeable. I had a HP Red Wolf for a short while, and I know the poly barrel in that rifle required more diligence in cleaning that the cut rifled barrel in the standard power rifle. My guess, with attention to barrel maintenance and shooting technique, your rifle may be okay.