Droptine
You knew I'd have to comment on this. You can't argue to much with my success with a Traditions, more than a dozen book animals have hit the dirt with the CHEAP little gun. For less than $200 you can't go wrong. People don't understand. If you don't have the money, YOU DON'T HAVE THE MONEY!!! I hate it when people say "save a little longer, get an extra job," blah blah blah. Thats all a load of bullsh*t. You don't have to get the most expensive gun in the shop to do the job, and I'm living proof. I would never, ever by the top of the line anything because you are just paying for the name in most cases, thats a fact. I don't own Swarovski this or Cadillac that. Shop around, find a mid priced gun, Traditions, CVA or otherwise and get it. No offense to anyone here but if you think because you buy the highest priced hunting equipment it'll make you a better hunter, your wrong. Every year I see hunters in the field with their $1000 binoculars and $3000 dollar guns and just laugh at them as I walk by the with my $300 rifle, $200 binocular and a big buck strapped to my packframe.......