I don't know whats wrong with your 22/45 but my MK 2 with a bull barrel makes me look good.You should be able to hit cans at 50 yards no problem after a little practice.I have made shots at a 100 yards that I still can't believe.Keep on practicing with it .My MK2 has had about 20,000 rounds fired through it and its going strong.You have a well made and good shooting gun.