It comes down to price VS performance and looks. I want a fine looking, well made rifle that shoots good. But IMHO, a person can achieve this standard at under $1,000 pretty easily. Beyond the $1,000 price tag, I think a guy is laying out a lot of money for very little real gain...at least in performance. I've got a sneaking suspicion that 3/4ths of the guns out there can outshoot the guys who own them. Me included, I'm afraid.[]