And this whole discussion is why I buy JC Higgins FN’s for 375 to 400 bucks and smile all the way home. High quality rifles are available for what I consider not a lot of money, if a guy is patient and willing to make a few modifications that will cost you way less than the discounted price of 799.
Well, maybe not way less. But I’d rather add a new trigger and a safety to a JC Higgins FN 98 than take the gamble on a rifle that doesn’t have a great reputation.
