I bought a 600 lux in 223 last month that I really like. I'm thinking about a 7.62x39 alpha next. Should be a nice rifle with the 18" barrel I'll bet it balances well. I wish I would have bought some 600s last fall when the rebate was going. No matter how many guns I get I still find new ones I want. I sold my howa mini 7.62 thinking I'd replace it with a stainless but they sold out. At least I got a stainless grendel.