First, I tried building my own shooting bench. Weighing in at 214 pounds, and costing $160, it was admittedly awesome. Nonetheless, I felt like something was missing; I bought this on a whim to see what it could do.The good:- Portable by one person: Not _easily_ portable, but portable. Fully assembled, I can lift it and carry it a hundred yards without too much trouble. Disassembled, my wife can move it ... a bit. More than enough, at any rate.- Pivoting table: I can spin and acquire a new target in under a second.- Pivoting seat: Easy to plop down and find a perfect, comfortable shooting position.- Stability: No perceptible wobble, perfectly sturdy even with heavy calibers (and heavy shooters).- Adjustability: Can be adjusted to sit level on mild slopes (maybe up to 5 degree slopes, I wouldn't feel safe using it on any steeper slope anyway)- Weather proof: I contacted customer support who confirmed that this model could be left outdoors in pretty much any weather. It's been left out in harsh winters and harsher summers, and is no worse for wear.- Customer service: Phenomenal. Responded to every question within hours.- Completely assembles/disassembles in about 10 minutes.- Padded, comfortable seat; take your time shooting, because you'll have no trouble sitting for hours.- Small lip around the table edge, prevents loose rounds from getting away.- Accessories: Comes with feet for a bench rest and some supports to help with cleaning. Was about to throw them out at first, but gave them a shot (pun) and have quickly learned to appreciate the usefulness.The bad:- You can't be infinitely light and infinitely sturdy - something has to give. This bench sacrifices portability for sturdiness, and I think it was a good trade.- No obvious place to store the accessories. I bought a $2 nylon bag, which works well.- Table surface is as large as can reasonably be expected (maybe a bit under 2x3 feet), but still quickly becomes crowded with shooting paraphernalia.- Made in ChinaConclusion:- Simple but really well thought out; shines in the details. So good, I'm buying a second. Very highly recommended.