It's very nice on fit and finish. The price < $400.00. Can not confirm the weight difference. Mine is the steel receiver. I wanted the strength and rubber butt pad for 45-70. I also like the checkered stock. They also come in Smooth stock with polished brass receiver and butt plate for a little more. In steel the calibers include .223, 243, .308, .357 Mag, .44 Mag, .30-30 and .45-70; and in brass .44 Mag, .357 Mag and .45-70.