I have had one for about twelve years or so. It is one of the finest "keyholing" 22-250 target rifles ever made. It will keyhole at 25yds, as well as 100yds. The guys at the club LOVE to shoot it(No one has ever seen a smooth bore 22-250). Yes, I bought it new. Yes, when I found out my 12 gauge 870 with #8 shot, shot tighter groups, I had the gun store where I purchased it call savage about sending it back to them to have the barrel replaced or replace the rifle(Brand New Rifle). Savage refused, said if I had shot reloads in it, that it was my fault. Haven't purchased a Savage since(Have bought a couple Rugers, they stand behind their products) However, I have read about people in other areas that have purchased new Savage model 12s and love them. Maybe, the one I have was an experimental or "Special" model that was not supposed to be sold? I do not know. It is fun to watch peoples faces when I show them my Savage Target Keyhole model. I may have the only one