Walmart is currently having a clearance on rifles, particularly Savage. I've picked up an Axis .270 for $49, an Axis .243 XP package (wood stock and Weaver scope) for $74, and an Axis Predator .223 HB, accutrigger, with scope for $199. Add to this that Savage is currently offering a $50 rebate... Win - Win. I've shot the .223 so far... after a good cleaning and break in it shot a .54 inch 5 shot group at 100 with 52 SMK (24 gr AA2200)... a new scope is in order and I will likely replace the stock on that one as I'm not a fan of the plastic stock that came with it. Planning on rebarreling the .270 at some point and replacing the stock... the .243 is for light hunting... Good Hunting!