one thing I will say for the Bobcats and Mountain Stalkers (same rifle). They put a good barrel on them. A tuff barrel and most of them Bobcat owners will tell you.. they are accurate. I have a .54 caliber but have not shot it in such a long time, I should sell it, but it is such an accurate rifle. Its my walk through the marsh muzzleloader. If I drop it in the mud or muck, who cares!!