Hey Fatty
I also live in WV...Craigsville...it's near Summersville...Well anyway, I just got back from Cabela's today and they had an r9 goldfinger back in the bargain cave section for $389 (I think), but it was in .177. You must live up near Fairmont? If you're ever down this way bring a gun and we'll shoot some. I'm very seriously thinking of getting an AirArms Prosport as my next rifle. Right now I have a CFX...don't even have the scope mounted yet and I'm thinking about another gun

BTW, I do agree about the asthetics of RWS 48...they also had one of those in the bargain cave for $275 and it was in .22, but it does shoulder well and feel nice.
Regards, Scott