This is my 2nd model 45. The first I bought in 1989, it was used, but barely. I doubt it had 20 shots through it, still had tags. I used .177 wadcutters to eliminate some feral cats in the neighborhood, boiler room shots, and they dropped quick. I foolishly sold it in the mid 90's. This "new" one arrived recently and I was literally taking it out of the shipping box in my kitchen when I saw the squirrel in the feeder. Opened up a fresh Tin Crosman wadcutters and eased open the window. Deep breath... artillery hold... THWACK!!! First shot out of the rifle... a headshot! I can't wait to scope it and see what it can do out at 40 yards or more.