I could not agree with Mark Whiz more. Great rifle. I have a wolverine II and mounted a Bushell Trophy RED DOT on mine because we are not allowed scopes during muzzleloader season. I found about the same thing. Keep the powder charge around 80-100 grains and mine will shoot some excellent groups.... Right now I am shooting 85 grains of Goex 3f and a 250 grain Barnes Expander. After season I have some other loads I want to work up....