Boy, great replies. Hummer thinks I'm a bad shot, the obviously well heeled SilentStalker questions my veracity and mental state because I'm a first timer, and apparently, the Pope really does reload his ammo. Good ole' dubbleA agrees with me. Between the cost of mounts, ammo and scopes I would easily triple the cost of this gun. I have an Edge that I got for $300 out the door with the scope. It shoots 50 grs. into a quarter all day, dirty or clean, hot or cold. It seems the Finns haven't mastered that yet. Their arms should come with the target and bullett type included and decent mounts, when offered. I'm going to dump the Tikka and buy a Savage. I know it don't cost enuff SS. Thanks guys.