I want one. I am waiting...not very patiently, but I am waiting.
I would say, wait till shot show. I wish i had waited!I like that. Anyone hear heard any more rumors of Bighorn bringing a 22 action to the table?
Curtis might have a surprise.......
Topstrap
It looks as nice as my Vudoo.... for half the price...
Looks is the key word. Not controlled round feed like the Vudoo. Will be a decent option for someone but not the same as your Vudoo.
And possible mag patent infringement is still being worked out. Have to wait to see what happens.
MAPM&P ?
Manufacturer's Actual Price
Which is not the same as MSRP
Yes. There is no free lunch. No way an $1150 rifle is as good as a Vudoo.
Is there an actual patent infringement suit happenning? Or coming?
They need to drop the MSRP $150 to get into the new "factory" class for ARA.
If a retailer/wholesaler signs a MAP agreement.. then they can not "advert" the item for less than the MAP price.. but they can sell for less than that (ie street price), just can't advertise at a lower price than MAP.. hence why you see wholesalers with "Call for price".. If Dan is going to sell it at "MSRP", then i feel that the reason behind that is that he does not want that rifle used in the "factory" class.. i could be wrong, it is nothing more than speculation on my part in that one regard.. but hey, that could all change..Talked with ARA / Killough's. They said MSRP is the number they will go by - as compared to street price, which will fluctuate wildly. They didn't mention MAP, but I'm hoping yer right.
If a retailer/wholesaler signs a MAP agreement.. then they can not "advert" the item for less than the MAP price.. but they can sell for less than that (ie street price), just can't advertise at a lower price than MAP.. hence why you see wholesalers with "Call for price".. If Dan is going to sell it at "MSRP", then i feel that the reason behind that is that he does not want that rifle used in the "factory" class.. i could be wrong, it is nothing more than speculation on my part in that one regard.. but hey, that could all change..
ok.. so you talked to Paul.. thanksTo be clear.... Dan / Killough is not where I'm seeing the MSRP for the Bergara and he never said he'd be selling this particualr rifle. I don't want to give the impression he said he was. The Killough's rep was just giving me general info re: ARA's policy re: MSPR for factory class. Sorry if I caused any confusion....
