I can't remember if I thought I was (RIFLE QUALITY EXPERT) 40 years ago when I bought my first one, but maybe thats because I also bought my first CHEVY about the same time.
You know I could write a check today for a $5000 rifle and it would be good, but I'd feel that I'd just paid a $4500 pretty tax and that sux. I'd rather spend it on ammo!