Nice gun. I got one myself and love it. Just a word of advice you'll probably be happier leaving it in military stock (I had one before and sportized it with the Mosin Stock made by ATI, and had a scope mount put on. The thing actually shot worst and I preferred the iron sights, oh and the caliber ended up ruining the cheap scope I put on it). Another word of advice is if you use the old military ammo clean the gun immediately after every use (the beridian primer ammo has salt in the primer and can eat away at the metal if not cleaned properly). If you want to spend the few extra bucks get newer ammo made by wolf. Both types of ammo can be found at a decent price at www.cheaperthandirt.com