The Buckhorn was the first BP that I started off with a few years ago. This gun shoots well and straight, there is really not much too it. Once I had this sighted in it performed well, I liked the safety and "cocking" mechanisim on the gun. If you dont shoot all the time and just primarily use it for hunting this is great gun. You really dont need any more thank it offers.

I put a $80 Bushnell scope, Banner, and it shot just as good as my Omega I currently hunt with.

The only drawback to the buckhorn is that it takes a little bit longer to clean as you have to take it apart to get the breech plug out. Mabye a 15 minute procedure instead of 3 with my Omega. I would reccommend the gun to anyone starting out just to see if they like the toying around with different loads and projectiles.