The H&R rifles are Plain-Jane and not much more than that. If you can get one that shoots decent groups, the 243 Win. is deer slaying set up. The trigger is likely to be rough and stiff. And I do not know what can be done to correct that. I would suggest that you negotiate a chance to test fire it at a range. I have a buddy that bought 2 - H&R's for his two young sons last fall. Both in 308 Win. Both shot just "OK" ... about 2.5-3 MOA with Rem. Express 165 Gr. Core Lokt. But the kids both killed deer with them last season. At $150, and if it shoots decent groups, I'd say jump it is a decent buy.