I've had mine for a little over a year and like it. This is the first MZ I've owned. I paid $100 for mine just before Christmas 2006. I'd say you got a hell of a deal, and had that been me I'd have bought more than one at that price. I put a Nikon 2x7x32 Pro Staff on mine because of some eye issues. I've shot 250 and 300gr XTP's, 250gr Sabertooths, 245gr Powerbelts and 250 and 300gr Barnes Expander MZ's through it and they all shot decent. Iused the Barnes for deer hunting due to their reputation and harvested two deer this yearwith two shots, one at about 15 yards and the other at 80 yards using 100gr of Pyrodex pellets. My Wolf shoots good with anywhere between 80 and 100gr of loose Pyrodex as well but went with the pellets for hunting. I use the loose for casual shooting at the range. The only thing I wasn't impressed with was the rifle sites that came on it but I took them off for the scope anyway. It's also easy to clean at the end of the day. You made a good purchase, try the different loads and you'll be happy.