When I got the bug I opted for a Pedersoli 1874 Billy's sharps. Budget was the main factor and the fact besides which end was which I didn't know anything about them other than they caught my eye at the sportsman shows way back when. I could never resist buying a ticket. All that said as country gent suggested I fell out of love with the the mid range Pedersoli soule sight before long and went to a MVA. I feel the rifle the rifle shoots better than I can and have no complaints at all. I have not had the opportunity however to shoot a higher end rifle and thus far have not been spoiled....The matches are where you can find a huge gene pool and learn tons in a very short time from some of the nicest people you could meet...all willing to help...