Well, I wouldnt try to set the new long range shooting record with it, but it'll do just fine for your average joe trying to get an allright hunting rifle. Dont forget, the baby boomers are coming into thier money, us gen X'ers are indulging in poverty. Any of these companies making a hunting rifle that can get us into hunting for an affordable price is a blessing. We will learn to be more discerning when we can afford to. EJ