I have used one since i killed my first deer at 7. im only 14 now but have killed MANY deer with it and so has my brother and a few people i have let borrow it. and for people who say 243. is all better then a 22-250, I think there about the same gun. i would rather use my 22-250 then a 243 just because of bad experinces. and ive never really had any with my 22-250. Maybe one but i acidently shot in the shoulder. I think its a good gun, expecially for young hunters or someone that dosnt want a killer kicker or thats not goin to shoot 900 yards. even though it is a very flat shootin gun.