Savage rifles have always been a good value in my gun buying life time. I sold guns for quite a few years from about 1970 on. Even the 340 although really ugly was a good shooting rifle. I have not heard anything but good about the accu-trigger. I don't own one yet but I have shot a few. I liked their selection of calibers better about ten years ago. They have reduced their selection by plenty although I know this is a money saving move. I think the competion is fierce in the gun industry. I think we have Savage to thank for the fact that there are economy grades of guns on the market. The other makers have to have a answer for the quality and value of the Savage rifles. I would like to soon purchase an accu-trigger Savage but I would like to have a 280 which they don't make. The 7mm-08 may have to be the choice. Or the 270 WSM.