My RAW...has been a stellar performer from the day I got it. I made a decision before last FT season to get on the ground and try open class and ordered a Thomas to use for it. Last year I shot my Thomas exclusively and learned how important it was to stick to one rifle and get to know.it well. Forward to this season where I plan to try WFTF and I set up my Thomas for WFTF. My RAW is a .20 so naturally is a 20ft lb gun and would be too loopy for WFTF so the Blue Beast is my open gun this year. Two matches in the books with it and I've shot a 56 and 57 and I should have done better due to operator error which I need to correct. This rifle is capable of cleaning a course I just need to do my part. Plenty more matches to shoot with it this year!