Just got back from the range with my .22WMR Appeal. This thing is great. In another thread, there are many CGN'ers griping about a different $500 gun they just bought and all the quality control issues with the overseas manufacturing. While many are accepting of these shortcomings given the price, I am not so lenient. That said, I have no complaints about this rifle. The fail proof reliability, nice trigger pull and accuracy more than make up for the odd rail. Aside from the lack of a picatinny rail, there are no issues with this rifle.
I shot 250 rounds of 4 different types and they all shot very well. I was really pleased with the relationship between the height of the rail over the bore, my 5 moa red dot and the flight path of my .22WMR bullets. Basically, between all these factors, out to 100m, where I put the dot is exactly where the bullet goes.
My favourite targets of the day were a pair of hockey balls. (We have no snow here yet) From the standing position I was able to hit them all they way out to 100m. That says to me that this rifle is not just a tactical style blaster. This rifle is accurate enough to hunt with. I may have a new turkey gun here.
If anyone comes up with a scope/rings combination that works out well, please do share it here!