The love of my life, gun wise that is, has just changed from the NEF handi rifle to Savage. I have a 223/243 that I swap bolt heads and barrels back and forth. It is unbelievable just how easy it is. Like it or not, Savage is light years ahead of all the other manufacturers in efficient and accurate rifle design. And this design was done years ago. It is just now being recognized as being the best design around. That is why a box stock Savage will outshoot any rifle costing up to twice what they cost. If you don't believe it just shoot against one and you will see, or better yet buy one and try it.