ok after going over the barrel with a Mic, its much worse than a bulged barrel. Who ever drilled the scope holes (This wasnt factory available) Went TO deep and apparantly while firing, the barrel had started to come apart there due to pressure. Not good! I wont attempt to fire this rifle. CVA gave me the same story as they did with my original blazer. We do not have any replacement parts, Send it in with a note with whats wrong and your address and we will send you a new replacement rifle.