Is the Speed Breech XT worth the extra coin? I agree that it is convenient, but if I'm paying for conveniency I might as well stay in my recliner and watch the outdoor channel.

Buch Hunter you are right in saying I will not be spending time at the range shooting this gun. With 3 kids at home I don't have time for all of that. Thanks for the heads up on the BH209 and the primers, that may have just sealed the deal on the Pro Hunter for me. I don't mind spending the extra money for good powder/bullets because hunting will be about the only use, maybe the occasional weekend shoot with some buddies. The interchangeable barrels is a big selling point for me. I very occasional shoot groundhogs when i'm bored so having a dedicated $400-600 varmit gun is pointless. Thanks for the advise.