I dropped a squirrel running on a powerline about 70 yds...........got the drop and lead just right - on the 1st shot. Had the Beeman short scope, about a 3x IIRC. Nothing wrong with a 124
Also enjoy the R9 - but yes they are harder to cock.
Something about the 124 that makes it a real pleasure, perhaps a softer/smoother firing cycle.
