Something else to think about. Just because they work at some of these retailers dosn't mean they know what they are doing. As they say, nobody will take as good a care of your stuff as you will. I have overheard some of the advice offered by these firearms "experts" and it would make you cringe. Just Saturday I was at Gander Mountain with my brother looking for a wireless predetor call. The clerk insisted it was wireless inspite of the box's description clearly stating a wired speaker. Not the only instance of dumb firearm retail clerks. I would not let them touch my gun unless I knew them personally.

Same clerk tried to tell me the Barska 69.00 scope where every bit as good as a Leopuld.....