I certainly get the price difference and the value goes to the RAR. They are so cheap you almost have to buy one just to play with, but I suspect once they get established the prices will rise substantially like Tikka. Tikka rifles have a long track record now and are still flying off the shelves. I suspect if the RAR prices were in the same ballpark they would be collecting dust. My original question to Boxer was more about the rifle's qualities and and not just the price. Just to be clear I'm not bashing and I would like to grab a RAR at some point to play with.