Hey Lucky,
I bought one of these for a little over $300 at Gander Mountain in Houston. Mine is a .30-06. Spent another couple a hundred bucks on a Leupold Rifleman 3 x 9 with mounts. It shoots as good as any rifle I have and I have a bunch. I will get one in .25-06 next. Less than 1" at 100 yds. for 5 shots is pretty easy and the trigger is great. This rifle is just like a sore weiner...you just can't beat it!
BT