i agree that this is a nice looking gun,BUT first off i dont know why someone would pay this much for a gun when there are better/nicer options for the same or less money.secondly i dont know how you guys feel but i have had three scopes made by this co. and all three have been,for lack of a better word"junk"im not trying to pi$$ anyone off this is just my opinion.i think the handi is an outstanding value,but if im spending this much for a large bore im buying a marlin guide gun,and putting better glass on it.i dont want to sound like i only go top end with my guns,optics,cause i have plenty of savage guns and tasco /bushnell scopes in my gun safe,jim :shock: