I have had one in .270wsm for about 15 months. Very accurate, lightweight and the stock, well it sort of grows on you, once you see how well it shoots. Definitely a bargain, with or without the disposable Simmons 8 point scope and cheap aluminum mounts that came on mine from walmart. Certianly the rifle deserves a better scope and mouns. I replaced mine with a Burris Fullfield II 3x9 in Leupold STD mounts. I love mine, and wish I had bought another one instead of the Howa 1500 Lightning in 6.5x55. (Like the 6.5x55 cartridge, having trouble getting the rifle to shoot.)