Hate to bust open an old posting but am having a few issues with what I've read. Frankly, I have one in AP camo and caliber is 30-06. Shoots like a dream, bolt is smooth, finish is about what you expect on a middle class hunting rifle. Bolt removal is different, never had an issue with it causing problems, I can live easily with or without it. It's not meant to be an ICON or some $1000 rig with polished blued finish and finely grained wood stock. As others pointed out, the timney trigger is a sweet addition, easy to adjust and mine ranges from about 3lb to right at 6.5lbs. TC barrel at 23" on a light weight stock makes following coyotes or hogs is an easy adventure. Uncle Mike's swivels fit mine just fine and I've never noticed any excessive stock flex. Yes, the pistol grip area is a bit thinner than other makers, but personally I think it handles nice, just a bit different. It's not my FAVORITE 30-06, that position is reserved for my 30-06 Ruger M77 MKII (stainless) but it's up there close. Most shops list them around $500 to $550 in my area and it's a good price for the item you are getting. Online at Bud's I've seen them at $515, but shipping and transfer fee will bump that up. Average Gunbroker prices seem to be close to the $500 mark on the Buy Now's. If I was in an emergency situation and HAD to sell SOMETHING to resolve it, I'd hold on to this one.