I've used a friends several times, so know it well. it shoot benchrest quality/accuracy off bench and sticks, and on bipod that was not torqued or loaded. I think, if you just know what you're doing and avoid torqueing the stock, you'll be good, but just keep in mind. also, don't buy a sling where you wrap it around your upper arm and pull it tight, that 'will' pull the stock onto the barrel