I bought one about 8 months ago. I paid $695. Saw a nice one with a box at the recent Tanner gun show for $1,000. I would have bitten (again) for about $750. Could not find any instructions on the front sight so I had it drilled and tapped. (A good excuse) Got a 2 1/2 X 8. Shoots like a dream. Hopefully going to hog hunt with it yet this year.