Thanks! this is my 1st bolt action rifle. Have always used my 12 ga. and AK47 and other smaller rim fires....so im very excited to see how this thing performs. Most area's i hunt are ranges of 50-150 yrds with some area's up to 225-250yrds and very few any longer than that. Been told even with the very short barrel 16 1/2", told its a very capable and closely compairable to others with 22" barrels.... hope so Will deff post pics. The noted damage to the stock is practically non existant! very happy so far. to be continued!