I finally went out and shot my new rifle. It is an impressive piece. With the cheap mounts and scope I managed to shoot a .925" 5 shot group at 100 yds. with custom loaded Ballistic Tips. With Silvertips I got a 1.2" group and with some Federal 168 match I got a 1" group. This is so impressive that I wouldn't believe it unless I was there. I can't wait to mount a one piece base, good rings, and a Burris 2.5x10 Posi-Lock A.O. or a Zeiss Diavari-C 3x9x36. I have several bolt action rifles that can't do this. This is a rifle I'll take to the grave with me, maybe. Any other loads I should try? This is the first lever action I've owned and I can't believe I waited so long to pick one up. Sorry about the rambling, but I just had to tell someone.