I recieved my trail XL a week ago.. Its not a rifle I will pack hunting!! Yea it has alot of power, but its just to big, heavy & clumbsy to pack around in the woods.. As for the scope, the adjustments knobs are exposed, you cant lock in your settings & it doesn't track worth a hoot! So, if I was gonna use the rifle for hunting, I would want a different scope anyhow..