Sounds like most of the range reports I read about the rifle.. They shoot excellent out of the box. And are a nice built rifle. Except the ramrod. Well I never use the ramrod that comes with the rifle except when hunting and then I really do not expect to use it. I expect to shoot the deer and be done with it for the day. I always use a range ramrod when shooting. They are stronger and there is a lot more that you can do with them that the one with the rifle need not be exposed too...

Congratulations on your rifle and good luck with it...