My apologies. I just really dislike 'haters' who spread bad information and stereotypes about guns they have little to no personal experience with. I'm not saying thats what Sunray specifically has done, just that it bothers me when someone asked about a gun like the savage axis and people with no experience with that gun put it down just because its in expensive. Sunray did state "using match grade bullets in a hunting gun won't make much difference" and I feel I have clearly proven that wrong. In another thread he states that ".375 will never be a target rifle", no, as I said before I don't expect it to keep up with bench rest guns that cost thousands of dollars, but I personally consider 3/8" out of this gun to be outstanding for 98% of what people would want or need out of a bolt gun. As for the glass, I agree that it has its downfalls, it's not crystal clear and I know it doesn't stand up to scopes in the $300-$600 range. As for the distance, that is what I will be looking into next. We will see how it performs. I feel that for a new shooter, hunter, or enthusiast with $800 to spend for example a whole lot of learning, practice and experience can be had out of a $300-$350 rifle, $70 scope, and the remaining $380 spent on ammo as compared to $500-$700 for a rifle and $300+ on a scope and not much if any left for ammo. To each their own and you are correct I should have been more respectful of others opinions. As for the ditty at the end of my post it was meant in jest and good fun not to offend or put down.
For the record I would love to have the funds and time to make use of target rifle that would put my 3/8" group to shame, but I don't. If not for this entry level gun, Walmart scope, and lee reloading equipment, I would not be able to even think about doing the shooting that I do, and for that I am quite thankful. I just want people to know what is possible and what is available to them. Again my apologies, and I will try to conduct myself in a more professional manner in the future.
