I am glad I came here because I learned about the EGW. My main concern is the rail/mount. The way it came from Dick's Sporting Goods was absolute crap and frankly, a crime. To put that Tasco with crap mounts, no rail, on that fine machined rifle? But it was on sale that way, I think they had to get rid of some Tasco's that were not selling. I think I paid $350 total in the late '90's, so I do not mind investing some money in rail/mount/scope now, all these years later. The rifle is brand new, if I put about 75 rounds through it all these years that would be stretching it.