I have handled the Model 54 actioned sporters, but never fired one. I have used their target rifles based on the 54 action. The sporters get the same lapped barrels, just lighter. Even with my ordinary skill level, I used a Model 1413 through college winning small bore indoor competition. In calm conditions you can print some amazingly small groups at 50 yds. when you are on. I even wrote a letter to the factory asking if they could convert one of my target rifles to a sporter, but they said no. I still can�t afford one.