The only problem with cheap rifles is they really aren't cheap anymore. Seems like the Ruger has increased their prices quite a bit in the last couple of years. Then they add a chassis model and the cost goes way up. Most budget guns, Ruger, Savage and even T/C, all shoot good and are accurate but sure have a lot of plastic parts. Its just hard for me to spend money for plastic parts that I know I will replace sooner or later with metal or wood. But that's just me. YMMV.