hairtrigger...yes you are correct and i hate it! but the places that i hunt there isnt a house within about mile or a mile and a half or so, and i am really careful about my shots. i am thinking a New England gun in .223 or .243 with a 3-9x40 scope. will i get more range out of a .223 or a .243? does anybody have a website for the New England Firearms? i have also seen a New England rifle in 35 Whelen, is this a choice? i truly have no idea in this one i have heard of this caliber but no nothing about it. thanks for all the help guys.