Because of the full stock, the rifle heats up with rapid shots (not that its a rapid shot rifle) but that can cause the POI to wonder a bit. For what I use it for (Coyote shooting) its a EXCELLENT rife. It shoots "Minute Of Coyote" all day long. I actually prefer the iron sights on this one. I mounted a scope but removed after, it added weight and not that much accuracy (its a throw in on the back when hiking gun, not my 400 yard gopher gun. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one. This one is my best balancing rifle. I handled everyone in the store, and the international was by far the best, the other rugers (including my Tropical) Seemed a bit end heavy. One of my favorite rifles, expressly now that I fixed the safety.