are Thompson-Center the only one who makes off the shelf rifles in the 400-1000$ price range?

Discounting Italian copies of Sharps, Winchester Hi-walls, and Remington rolling blocks chambered for blackpowder rounds, only the Mossberg SSI comes to mind. It has nicer ergonomics than the Encore but it's bloody heavy.

You can usually find a Ruger #1 for under a thousand bucks. I've got a #1-B right now, but one of those CZ single shots would definitely find a spot in my gun rack if they import them into the US and sell them for under a grand.

How about the Remington imports? They're actually pretty nice in person and would make a nice little gun with minimal cleanup. Friend has one in .308 and it's surprisinly accurate.

http://gunbroker.com/Auction/V...m.asp?Item=121903881

i had a Baikal in .222, and i won't buy another one.

I believe you can buy all the #1's you want for $800 or less and even some used Browning 78's for less than $1,000.

Don't get me wrong, I love my #1 but I'd also like a rifle in a deer to elk rifle caliber that would break down to fit in a small case for travel. The H&R fits the bill but I'd also like a little more class.

Rick

I'm expecting a Knight KP-1 in 270 shortly. I'm hoping it will fit that bill.

Rich