Primary difference, when both show detachable box mag, is the style of DBM. There are two types, one is the same DBM as the Axis and the other is an all metal framed, sprung-latched, all metal detachable magazine. The whole set, for the higher quality DBM is about $150 if bought separately from the factory. Also, stocks on the models s.a. Trophy Hunter that come with the cheaper Axis style mag do not even allow you to switch-out to the higher quality DBM because the "frame" that surrounds the DBM and allows it to function is molded into the stock. Therefore, if you want to upgrade the dbm system you have to also replace the stock. Some have all metal trigger guards, some are plastic.
All blind mags are the same.
Some packages include Nikon scopes which, though fairly cheap, they are certainly useable, in my opinion, and might be worth $90. The others are truly junk and do not do the rifle justice, IMHO.
I can't remember which models have which of these features, and their web sight does not distinguish between these differences. Nevertheless, that's why some seem so much cheaper than others.
Take heart, though, in the fact that all the actions and barrels are essentially the same quality. A model 10 for $700 has the same action as a model 11 listed for $389.
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