I had a featherlite, it was a good looking gun. It shot very good groups. However, I had no need for a light rifle so I sold it. I have a 700 BDL and a Savage 16 in .243. Other than apperance I would take the savage anyday. It is ugly but boy is it a shooter. The amazing thing is it shots all ammo very well. My Remington, in a varmint bullet, will only shot good groups with Win 55 Gr ballistic silvertips. All other ammo will not shot that well. Also I saved almost 300 Bucks with the Savage. I would always buy a Savage and spend the extra 300 on the scope. Just my theory. All the guns mentioned are good guns that should last a life time. Buy the one you like.