I grew up on traditional long throw levers & find the short throw BL-22 very awkward . I have acquired 3 over the years in gun deals
& sold 2 right away because of the short throw. The 3rd. was the engraved deluxe , which I kept for the kids as it is light , which they like.
Certainly it is a fine little .22 rifle , that many shooters like . They like it's short stroke & I like my long stroke Marlin 39's .
That is the beauty of guns ,,,,,,,,,, there is a model for each of us , no matter your choice.
Frank