New Rifle...slightly disappointed!

[DRT]

As soon as I get mounts, rings and a scope on it, I'll let y'all know how she shoots. As was said, at $179, I could buy another one in a different caliber and STILL be under the cost of a T/C or even a Rem 700. Heck, I could buy TWO more and still be less than the T/C!

My TC Pro Hunter shoots 3/8" groups with 3 different loads. It will sell used for 3 times (or more) than what you gave for yours new. You got a good deal on what is probably a decent gun. Enjoy it. But I wanted one I could pop the head of a prarie dog with at 300 meters. I probably never will but . . .

[Zookeeper]

My TC Pro Hunter shoots 3/8" groups with 3 different loads. It will sell used for 3 times (or more) than what you gave for yours new. You got a good deal on what is probably a decent gun. Enjoy it. But I wanted one I could pop the head of a prarie dog with at 300 meters. I probably never will but . . .

True but you also paid three times as much as he did.LOL
Like everything else you get what you pay for and some things are just over priced.
I have shot deer at 150yd with my CVA 50cal and am good out to 300 yds with my 270 barrel with factory loads. They are good shooting guns that will get the job done.

[hoythunter02]

I recently bought a CVA Optima Pro because of the Muzzleloader season they added in my county. I'm very happy w/ it. Has the thumb hole stock and camo w/ fluted nickel barrel. Paid $199 for it. I believe these are $300 muzzleloaders so I was very happy.