When I think about ranges, I always wonder if my method is reliable at the tables.

With no reads nor enough hands recorded, I just have to go by general hand ranges depending on position.

With an adequate amount of hands recorded, but no solid reads, I go by position and what their HUD stats tell me about their image.

When you start to see tendencies such as showdowns and specific betting lines, putting them on ranges can be more efficient.

Lastly, depending on the opponent, my own image comes into play.

But I always wonder if this method is the right way to put people on ranges. Putting people on ranges seem to be a difficult thing because not many people play a linear range. If they have a 25% CO Open-Raising stat on the HUD, that doesn't necessarily mean it's the top 25% of starting hands.

Does anyone understand what I mean or am I just rambling or something?