Thanks for your responces guys. haha, maybe pro-line has never lived and worked a farm before. A tractor is a moving vehicle but doesnt constitute a car. How many farmers that you know, actually follow that rule and consider the action type? deer hunting-sure, but poppin grundypigs-I dont think so... sorry. I try to make sure I have the advantage over those crummy crop killers.

no offense meant, or implied.

I am leaning toward the Mini-14 in stainless/hardwood. I found one near for 530 bucks. pretty good deal if you ask me. I still am interested in that remington though. for only a touch over 400 bucks. choices, choices.