I really wish I'd purchased a bunch of these "back in the day".
I bought one in or around the year 2000 or so, at a local gunshop that I frequented when I was living elsewhere. I knew one of the employees there pretty well, and when I walked in one day he said "hey, I have your rifle in the back for you". I hadn't ordered a rifle, so I was a bit confused by his statement. He gave me a wink and said, "you ordered this... just wait and see".
The rifle was new-in-box, still in grease, with sling and accessories, and I paid $45 for it. Cheapest gun I've ever purchased (especially new), and the darn thing is a shooter! I'd have bought more of them then, but it was a total spur of the moment decision, and I knew nothing about those guns (more importantly, I was a poor college student back then).
I found this thread while searching for these guns, since I don't see them around in the local gun stores much these days. I really need to pick one up for my girlfriend at some point. I was shooting mine yesterday at the range, once I depleted my .308 supply. Prairie dog sized targets to 100 yards are cake with this gun, and the flip-up 25, 50, 100m sights seem pretty darn accurate for what it is.