i have the 50 cal black powder and a 270 win barrel, but i don't hunt with neither . I gave it a good try but i just don't like it ,the trigger guard will work on your back when slung ,it's not to heavy and feels good but i just don't like it as much as i thought i would .Glad it was a freebe ,my six year old son has claimed it so maybe it will work for him in the future.