Basically the same rifle as a Weatherby Vanguard,Howa make,s the Vanguard.I bought a Howa in a 300 win mag,syn stock about 2 months ago.It came with a Nikko-Sterling Gold Crown scope.So far I am very pleased with it,s performance.They have been tagged as the Best Bang for the $Buck.So don,t be afraid just because it,s not a household name as far as rifles go.Howa has been making firearms for a long time.If it looks new and not very many rounds through it,it,s worth every bit of the $300 asking price.I bought mine new for $416 tax included.