HTM,JMHO but I agree with big.I ain't the sharpest knife in the drawer but he usually knows what he's talking about .I had a Brownie BAR in .270.,It was an older belgium.It would not shoot a group if it had to.Upon further inspection I noticed that the stock was loose ( very little ) but you could twist the stock maybe 1/16" to 1/8 " after tightening up the stock you could not ask for a better shooting semi hunting rifle.I'D say go over the basics first .Mounts, bases ,rings ,etc,and anything else you can think of.Can't hurt.