I wouldn't say it sucked. I'd just say that is has some small issues. Honestly other than the forward balancing point (it isn't really muzzle heavy because of the large buttstock, but it's point of balance is really close to the left hand.) and the elephant there is nothing that couldn't be fixed on the rifle. However I think paying the asking price and then planning to fix it is a bit much. Now if you could buy it for less with the fixing stuff in mind then i think as I said you'd have a fine working rifle.

Bill