I handled one, but did not shoot it. It felt like a smoothed up Kimber. Similar to the original Kimber 82's in quality. By smoothed up I mean the stock-the seller would not allow the bolt to be worked(can not blame him). The rifle could be a great investmet. I can remember when nice Dakota's could be bought for just over $1,000. Look at them now. I have a LH 280 Dakota in the safe I bought close to 20 years ago. It is probably worth 3 or 4 times what I paid for it. That Nosler rifle, if taken care of, will be a great rifle to hunt with, and should also be a great investment. Tom.