I just put the first few rounds down the pipe of my new .223. I like the feel and weight of the rifle. The groups were between 1 and 1 1/2 inches. I was able to make a few touch but not on a regular basis. The only things I would like to change is the trigger pull ( a little to heavy for me) and the action is a little to tight. When the action is cycled the bolt is a kinda hard to close. Other than that I think it is a good all around rifle.