I've haad several of them (all .30/06) and they all worked fine. I prefer bolt or SS actions but if I see a deal on one at a gun show I'll buy it just to trade to something else. The key thing is maintainance clean it and a VERY light coat of oil, to much oil will cause it gum up. The last one I had would shoot just as tight of a group as my bolt action (shooting off hand; standing)