I agree with everyone, that is a great price on the Ruger! I own one of the MarkII's and I absoulutely love it!! I have one in .280 and by far the best rifle I've ever owned and I've had some decent production rifles. Calibers I believe are personal preference as they have all killed deer/elk, but i'm sure you'll love it. I paid $465 for mine 7 or 8 years ago.