I picked up one of these recently and got back into reloading for the 8x57 again. I really like the laminated stock and the all round look of the rifle. Although being an RC rifle, it still retains the eagles and swastikas. This 8mm is very accurate with all bullet weights I have loaded for it so far. I will be retiring(for a while) the scoped 06 and packing the 8mm for deer this season and using the original iron sights. I had thought about making a sporter of it, but after firing it, I couldn't bring myself to carve the old girl up.