Well, after taking my time with a stable rest, sand bad and about 10 rounds sighting it in, I am impressed. I havent shot a rifle in many years without a scope and I can free hand it and hit what I want to. It was definately a good gift and my wife even asked to shoot it. We put a good dent in the box of ammo that I got to go along with the rifle. Thanks for all the replies and advice. The 20 guage may come next fall as a birthday gift. Just got to wait and see.