mouthcaller,
Recently picked up the same gun after talking to the great folks on this site.
I've been shooting it for a few weeks now. I've already run 60 shots through it. I'm practicing hard with it for ML season that opens up Dec 12 here in WV.

I figure unless I've put 100 plus shots (my self imposed mimimum) through a rifle and have become very accurate and familiar with it's safe usage I wont hunt with it. I'm very new to hunting (1 year) so for now this is my rule. i'm sure as my hunting experience grows I will let up a bit on this one

I'll be ready.

Congrats on the deer and keep us updated on loads and experiences with the Z5