I just recently traded for a howa 22-250 and a stoeger uplander 20 gauge. I have yet to shoot the howa, howa...ever. (Oops bad joke) I did shoot the shotgun and absolutely can't wait till dove season. The Stoeger points great hits dead on and has very little recoil. I love the nostalgia of a good double gun and it seems I have found one. I would highly recommend a stoeger to anyone looking for a shotgun. In fact I am going to do an antique brass eagle inlay on the grip of it.