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Mike R

Just bought one and have tried it out on some kangaroos, it went very well over the 3 days. Would recommend it for what it's worth. Dislikes, Hogue stock is a bit flimsy on the fore end, magazine release on the front easy to engage inadvertently trigger could be better, but it ain't to bad at all for a a rifle I payed $655 for brand new. For that you get a stainless 223 with a 20 inch heavy barrel and 10 shot magazine that's very much needed and which functioned flawlessly (even though it feels cheap) the action itself is very smooth.
I had loaded up some 55gr Hornady z-max to use over 8208xbr, there was no time to do any load development but they seemed to group under MOA shooting off my 4wd anyway.
The scope I chose was the new Nikko Stirling Panamax 6-18x50IR which the only fault is the illuminated reticule can be too bright at night even on its lowest setting in certain situations, but other times it allows you to make the shot that you could not have if it wasn't illuminated. Just as well it's easy to turn off and on, and the glass is more than clear enough for the ranges we shoot. Oh yeah the total weight for the package is only 3.7 kg