Probably the first time I've purchased a brand new bolt action rifle that wasn't an entry-level rifle and cost more than $350.

Hmmm....also picked up a 243 Axis for my oldest daughter and a 6.5CM Axis for my younger son, who then have his barely used 243 to his younger sister.

It was a Savage Christmas.

Also picked up a Remington 786 (780? whatever their new series is to compete with the Savage Axis) in 6.5CM, a 10/22, and a Mossberg 500 youth 20 gauge pump, as Dick's was closing their hunting section.

All were well below DSG's cost, and I used coupons galore to drive the prices down further. Figured I'd stick it to Dick's for a couple hundred bucks since they're sticking it to the nation....they won't be getting any more of my money after that.

That, and I can't pass up a bargain like those.... Remington was $230, Mossberg was 150, Ruger was 150...Something like that