I like 'em, I would take the XPR over a Ruger American or Savage Axis for sure. The stocks are terribad though, I have an XPR Stealth and it's pretty cheap and flimsy. However my father-in-law got a walnut stock XPR in 6.5 Creedmoor and he loves that thing. They shoot very well, I can get 3 shots right around 1 MOA out of the stumpy, lightweight .308 with factory ammo and a 1-6x scope. My FIL's rifle with a bit more weight and 9x magnification can outshoot that by a margin as well. I would say the Browning AB3 feels maybe a bit nicer overall (never used an AB3 in the field though) but as far as each manufacturer's budget rifles go, the XPR is probably one of the best. except Sako's budget brand, those damned Tikkas are amazing