The twist rate of 1:11.5 steered me away from purchasing this rifle. That twist may be ok for the use of heavier bullets in .284 but I wanted to shoot the lighter grain bullets up to 140gr. I must confess that I bought a TC Prohunter on Gunbroker in 7mm-08 with a 1:9.5 twist. The gun has 30 rounds through it and I grabbed it for $625. It's in transit to my FFL this week. 2 of my hunting buds have Prohunters and cut holes at 100 yards. They have been after me the last 2 years to get one. I will modify the trigger and 1X hinge pin to accurize if necessary.