I have read a couple reports of hard bolt closing, smooth cycling though as it felt to me. biggest complaint is the stock, touching the barrel and guys buying new stocks. also read about the coating flaking off. I have not bought one just think for the money there are nicer rifles out there. I was wanting one with the wood stock nice but not very high quality wood but for 600.00 more over the the factory stock it was not worth it to me, but have heard they shoot nice after you get them the way you want it