While I totally understand the desire for accuracy, anything under 5 to 6 inches at 50 yards is perfectly serviceable as a deer rifle in my area.  In thick woods, visibility is not over 50 yards anyway and if you aim for the middle of the sweet spot, there is a good 6 inches of wiggle room to score a good double lung shot that will put them down quickly and humanely.

Like I said, I understand the desire.  I have made the same remarks on this forum about wanting 1 to 2" groups out of a rifle.  It just depends on what you want it for:  Are you competing with it where accuracy is paramount or is it just a fun plinker or a meat getter?  If you plan to compete, the Highpoint probably isn't the right rifle for you but if you are hunting at 50 yards or less in thick brush or woods, it would be hard to find a tougher, more reliable rifle in my opinion.  Every gun has pros and cons.  You can certainly get 10 mm PCCs that are more accurate but I can guarantee you will pay twice as much at a minimum and they will have negatives in different areas than the HP.  My TNW can print 0.75" groups at 50 yards but it isn't even close to as reliable as the HP for instance.  It will jam at least once or twice per 30 round mag.  I have NEVER has my HP jam even once.  The TNW was a little over twice the price of the HP as well.  If I had to choose one to defend my home or to get meat or go hungry, I would choose the HP every day and twice on Sunday.

Well said