James I think the entire "shadow 70" line is a great bargain. A couple of months ago I bought my brother-in-law a SilverShadow in 300WSM as a "good luck/thank you" gift as he is leaving for Iraq. He got to come home for Christmas and shot the gun for the first time. It shoots very well (he was only able to put about 5 rounds through it to sight it in before he hunted with it) I suspect it will continue to tighten up for another box or two as it breaks in.

For the price you get a VERY well handling, lightweight rifle that has a legendary action, decent build quality and carrys like a dream. I dont mind the blind magazine as well (I grew up on a ADL in the early 80s) but realize some think they MUST have a clip for their pocket. I put a 3.5X10X40 Monarch on it and he is just in heaven with the rifle. I only hope he returns safely from Iraq in a year or two so that he can put it too good use. LOL he did note that it "got his attention" after about 3 rounds. But any 300WSM that light is gonna kick a lil. But its nothing that is un-managable.

Good luck,
RA