Perzacktly, Bangeye.
I have a Pred 44 with a 5-dollar barrel from old Paragon in 8x57 that I am thinking hard about drilling for a scope. Has a low power "scout" cheapo on it now, and also a Redfield peep and globe, both setups have it h o v e r i n g just over an inch at 100, and I actually killed a couple PD's with it at about 150-200 yards.
But it shoots as well, if not better, as any sporter 30-06 I've ever touched. So even steven.
