Seems to be the age old story with new setups. Its always the right gun but with a poor scope that really needs changed to get the most potential out of the new rifle and its accuracy. Thats why you hear over and over again as I did that alot of people put as much money in the scope as they do the rifle. Thats the importance of it. I, however, don't quiet go that large but I have learned that this advise is true and have began to put better optics on my guns to begin with. If I don't have the money for one at the time but the rifle is a good price, then simply get the rifle, put it away and wait till you do have the funds for the scope and then pull it out, scope it and go to work. I have found that this is the only way to truly be satisfied with your set up and know what is working or not. Hope this helps.