I've looked around and besidesthe RRA and encore the Stevens 200 $230.00has peaked my interist as well as the Charles Daly field grade $275.00, the only problem with Charles Daly they don't have a 223 only 22-250. So I have decided to get the Stevens in 223 because being a 223 you can load more varity ofbullets (it has a 1 in 9 twist)and their cheeper, furthermore it's bolt action and practice will help my deer rifle skills