wvhitman... really? hmmmm. sounds very hit or miss. Others say that they have major issues and then you come along with nothing but praise. I am not sure what to make of that. I love the price point and the way that they look vs the SRH. I had an alaskan in 454 but I sold it because I hated the way she stared at me... all pug and ugly. I was very mean to her... but she shot very nicely.