Second you on that one I.J. I've don't think Sports really have any problems unless you are incredibly unlucky or abuse them.

I think also the triggers are very very good when compared to the real rubbish on other makes out there. They do the job and are consistent enough to get accurate results. They are just not a Record.

Never known or seen one to barrel droop or to bend up from premature release on cocking. I could definitely get a Theoben Serocco to do it but then any rifle with a heavy moderator on the end let fly under pressure might.

A tar and molly basic tune is all that needs to be done to quieten them and smooth them down. Maccari short spring and piston head drop in kit does it well enough.

Lastly, I have one fitted with a moderator and one without and there is not a lot of difference. Without one and no more than a ?x40 scope they are a marksman's dream sporting rifle; pure up into the aim point-ability.