I have not seen a Blaser in person, but all that I've read about them is positive. I too, am considering buying one. Besides the zero-throw bolt there is also the benefit of easy conversion to other calibers with a simple switch of barrel. Granted, they are not cheap but it could be the only rifle a person requires (with a couple of barrels, of course). I thought I read somwhere that the Blaser staight pull was voted the top rifle design of the century, or something like that. Kinda makes you wonder just who did the voting but high praise regardless.