which rifle did u buy? the apex or kodiak? im blonde and get confused easilyso please forgive me . The kodiak and apex are different in ways than looks. apex is i believe 8 1/4lbs while the kodiak is 7 1/2. Apex available with SS barrel, kodiak is nickel. Althought i do believe the kodiak pro is available in SS. But in my honest opinion i think the winchester is higher quality. Just from my experience with my winchester and from reading other reviews on them. I havnt read a bad review yet on either winchester rifle. Either gun, you're getting a great deal. Enjoy the new rifle you bought and please let me know which one lol.