i have the lightening blr in the 7mag. it is rough when shooting due to no recoil pad. i installed a pad and it is now extremely smooth. also its accuracy depends upon the quality of glass you put on it. i have a swarovski 4x12x50. i have shot squirrels at close to 200 yds. i killed a buck today and a does last week.the clip in these things could be alot more secure.it just barely clips in. i have never had it come out but it just drives me crazy.