Ah men to that Stomp442! I also love my 250. I picked up an American Classic a few years back for a song. It is easily the prettiest rifle in my collection. Put a Weaver Classic 4 Power on top of mine and it carries and points like a champ. It may not roll the deer over like a 30-06 but if you are patient and use good hunting skills, proper judgement, and marksmanship it will never let you down. Sav 250 I will also hang on to mine till the end!