I was also impressed with the balance of the rifle. It was the first time I really got to handle one. And I don't mean pull it to your shoulder like in a store. The balance was nice, the trigger was fine, and the recoil was not bad with my load.

Over all, I think once he gets a good load worked up, it will be a nice shooting rifle. I was real impressed with the scope. It was only a Dusk to Dawn Bushnell Banner but the clarity was exceptional and the focus was real good. It also had the extended eye relief which I think he was lucky to have....