I rate it a 9.99. Bought my 12 gauge Deluxe when it first came out. (Initially it was only offered in 20 gauge). Topped it with a 4 X 32 scope and the deer all hate me, seems to give em a bad case of " heartburn" , if ya know what I mean.

The Deluxe model gets you checkered stocks and laminated camo. I think I only paid about $170.00 + tax for it, plus scope.

Now my oldest boy is ready for a deer gun and I just bought another in 20 gauge for him. I shopped high and low for the best deal and came out with a total of $212, including tax and our mandatory call to check with the state police. Not a bad deal considering that a rifled barrel for a pump or auto costs that. I' ll get him a scope just like mine in the next month or two and put in a few trips to the range this summer/fall and get him goin with it.

Shoots excellent. Trigger is fine. Squeeze gently and smoothly and it will shoot where you aim.

20 gauge will kill em just as well as a 12 gauge.

Recoil is very well contained with H & R' s excellent recoil pads!

Uncle Matt (in IL)