Fair enough. I do agree it could be done cheaper but I'm not looking for another product that has too many corners cut to save a few bucks. I guess everyone's wants and needs are different. A good way for them to make it more affordable to more people may be for them to offer the rifle with a cheaper cost barrel. Then people like me can always go have the match grade barrel screwed on after. I would be willing to comprimise. I understand that lower initial cost makes it more appealing and more affordable to a larger customer base. It is up to the company who produces it to decide the proper balance of quality and affordability