i would go with savage all the way. i have a .270 model 110, that i picked up at a used gun shop for around $300, including scope, mounts, sling, and a box of premium ammo. this gun was about 5 years old, but i have seen ones that were 20+ years old, and were in perfect condition. they will last forever if you take care of them. they are extremely accurate, and as it was stated vefore, they will out shoot rifles that are 3 or 4X's the amount. the actions are smooth, and the safetys have a great record. they arent all that heavy. if i was 15 i would buy one. i am 14 and i have had mine for 2 , almost 3 years. i will buy another one, if this one ever wears out.