I have had 2 model 7's both on 7-08 first one was a beat up older model with sights and a scope, didnt shoot very well either, stopped at LGS and saw a nice walnut stocked model on the shelf used. Came home and got the old 1 took the scope off and traded it in. They didnt really offer me much for the old one but then informed me that the 1 I wanted was on sale 20% off which made for a sweet deal. I have carried and shot a few deer here in NH with that rifle, it is a keeper..