I really like it! I have a factory .450 Marlin guide model with open sights I use as a woods rifle for whitetails and take along for boar too. I may actually scope it this year with a low power job. I like it for walking cedar thickets and when weather precludes scoped rifles being used. That .450 is a thumper. I couldnt believe how accurate they are. I started using the Hornady leverevolutions. Awesome rifle you have there. They put alot of bullets in the air fast!