My stepdad gave me the first firearm he's ever gotten me, a Savage Mark II .22 bolt action. It's very nicely balanced with the synthetic stock. I really love this thing. I've wanted a basic .22 bolt action for a while now, especially with some irons, and this fills the bill nicely. I was utterly shocked, as this was way out of left field.
I've just found out that the buttpad can be removed and the inside is hollow (instead of filled with the support structure, etc that they often are). It's not empty any more! Little sheath with band-aids, neosporin ointment, spare ammo, matches and dryer lint are now inside. Also a AAA mini-mag and some light cord. Handy dandy backpacking rifle now!
Merry Christmas all!