Thanks Mikey for your response. I wanted someting lightweight but yet reasonably powerful for out in the woods while hiking, bummin' or riding my ATV. I've owned 44 maggies in the past but I'm sure I'll have to hang on to this one with stout loads. I already have 175gr Silvertips, 210gr Rem SP's and Federals 250gr hunting loads (ouch!). Anyway, thanks again for the info. Best Regards, J. Parker