Good gun to start out on. I've had mine for about 2.5 years. I've had it out two deer seasons so far and have taken four deer in four shots. I'm getting 1 inch groups at 100 yards with a Nikon Pro Staff scope 2x7x32, 300gr Barnes Expander MZ bullet with a Crushed Rib sabot, 2 Pyrodex 50gr pellets, and W209 primers. Also easy to clean and maintain....