[quote][/The Beretta Mato is a fine rifle. But it costs the same as a Sako.quote]

Beretta Mato is also made in the US and has always been made here. Skilled Labor rates are higher in Europe then they are here and there are currency issues as well as the importers taking a cut. I won't buy any other European rifle other then a Sako with the exception of a Blaser. The rest while very fine rifles are priced too high for value returned.