The action was a little stiff to start. I think that after a few rounds and some working in it will slick up very nicely. I wasn't working the action hard, it will sling the brass if you hammer the action back. I just didn't think I needed to do it for the video. All in all very sweet little rifle, no recoil to speak off, balances incredibly well and easy and light to move onto target. I think one set up with a 1-4 power scope would be my personal preference.