Cant speakfor theriflesbut I have aEncoreina209X50 and wouldn't have anything else. See my post on blackpowderforum for shot group pic. Shoots good enough for me. When I can shoot with a ML @ 200 yards why do I need a rifle? Here in Ohio we don't have a rifle season anyway, So this is an excellant option for me. I think you'd like. I have talked to some guyswho have them in the .243 and they say there's NO other gun that can beat it.