This is my first full season with my HW97. Last year I only had a few months before winter. It was a learning experience with much trial and error. By October the HW was in the closet for a long winter’s nap. With a warm May the squirrels were venturing out. My shooting distance is 45 yards or less. With my bird feeder as an attractant I’m finding just how incredibly accurate the HW is. Squirrels and feral pigeons are providing the local coyotes and foxes with evening dinner. Just last week I saw my first wolf eating a pigeon. Gonna be a fun season. Thank you HW97.