They are like the Glock of deer rifles to me.
My .308 shoots as well as some nice Palma rifles I've shot, but it has no soul.
That's fine, as it's a tool.
This is the way I feel 'bout 'em too. I have two. One is in 260 rem. The barrel is twisted correctly and all the 'plastic' has proven to be very tough. I have no qualms about dragging either over rocks and through briars. "Oh, look...another scratch...meh", as I toss it into the truck.