The gun is very muzzle heavy and the grips are a little small for my hands. Having said this, I love mine. I initially had some accuracy problems, but after I figured out a grip that worked for me, I found it to be a tack driver. Awesome, beautiful gun. I'd buy another Hunter if I had to do it again.
With the 7.5" barrel, your .22 mag velocities will be faster than a rifle chambered in .22 lr.