I am torn over one of these. I would get the longer barrel just for the velocity and blast reduction. I want to hunt with my grandkids and its $700 for a tikka compact or $500 for a Ruger compact plus tax. This seems to accomplish, shorter stock, and increased familiarity with a modern sporting rifle, while not weighing 12 pounds with a scope. I would use a 5 round magazine and the simple 150 grain soft points that work just fine on southern 100 pound does..
