"Be prepared; the writer, Randy Wakeman, is a confirmed CVA hater."
One of his redeeming qualities.^
If you check the online reviews from retailers like Cabelas, Bass Pro, Gander Mountain, etc., the guys that actually bought the T/C Impact give it very good marks. It's priced low enough you can put some decent glass on top and still be within budget plus you get an American made product.
I would also agree with DDan if you're inclined to go more traditional. That's how most of us started out.
