There are a lot of things to like about the Encore rifles. But I doubt if you will ever see these dominating the benchrest field or the 1,000 yard competitions. The two piece stock is not going to hold zero like a bolt action rifle free floated in a quality one piece stock. Theydowell enough for most field hunting scenarios, and can produce some really good groups; but that first shot out of a cold barrel can wander, depending on weather conditions,more than what I can live with.