Welcome to the new old world. I've hunted with Tradition ML products for over 20 years and Am still hunting with them. Both my son and I own the Pursuit LT. Not near the hype as the Omegas, Knights, etc. but we both have filled our tags the last 3 years owning these guns. I also have a 1 in 28 twist and am able to use the minni balls that I cast which truly adds to the over all enjoyment of the sport. Our ML season is late Oct to early Nov so the weather isn't as harsh as the reg. rifle season which follows the ML season. It definitely has become my favorite time to get in the bush. Best of luck with your new adventure.