Untill recently I would not consider a savage rifle. I knew they would shoot but I could not get past the ugly. I just bought one of the model 12 stainless varmit rifles with the laminated stock, heavy fluted barrel, oversize bolt knob and accutrigger in 308. This is one **** of an impressive rifle. The new low profile varmit rifle is even better looking than the rifle I bought but it just comes in the small calibers and I do not need one of those.-------Also the new classic line is a great looking rifle. If I needed a good walk around rifle I would strongly consider one of those. Any of you guys starting to notice the new savage line? vernonp