In addition to the advantages pointed out by Chap Gleason, the other advantages of the Savage MLII are:1) less cleaning, both while shooting and after shooting. Most shoot better without cleaning between shots. No need to clean after a day of hunting unless the bore got wet. 2) No need to shoot or unload after a day of hunting-just remove the primer. Just don't bring the weapon in from the cold so that condensation can occur. 3) No cloud of smoke to obscure the reaction of the game animal to the shot. 4) This gun is a tack-driver when you find the right load-MOA or less.