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I have the . 243 WIn. in the compact /18" barrel.. It is not a top of the line gun, but for $464 I knew I had a place for it. I hunt deer in public land marshes in S.E. Wisconsin.. It is common to trip ass over tea kettle over fallen ash trees that are covered with marsh grass. Falling through ice and into muck is common. Getting deep in water over the boots happen all the time. SOmetimes the gun goes with it. I snuggle in trees and hide to ambush whitetails, and need something simple, tough and not expensive. I need it light cause I hike in muck and through cattail marshes.. It's a mess out there but that's where the deer are. I got 3 deer in 2 yrs. with it and it works very well. Distances are 25yds. on avr. No need for 400 yd. groups , so it works very well for me. I get about 2" @ 100yds.