You know the saying "A man has got to know his limitations", well it really applies to this rifle. I completly agree with what has been said earlier.I've shot rifles on a regular basis all my life, granted I don't have 30 years experience at 23 or anything but I'm comfortable shooting. I got one almost 2 years ago now, and after the first 3 shots I thought it's not so bad and after boxof the bench I felt it. Looking back it was a big jump up, but I'm gladI did it.As a peice of advise I'd stay off the bench as much as possible, and get real comfortable before you start shooting prone with it. Practice alot with it, the caliber has alot to offer.

P.s. Once you master this one it's all down hill