Quote Originally Posted by GaryWKeim View Post
Expensive lesson... and not the first.
Hopefully not too expensive. Get it shooting good and have fun!
Don't feel too bad. I've socked my share of cash into unauthentic rifles, often more than they are worth...but I built them myself from scraps or old mutilated or neglected barn or pawn finds - sweat equity ha!. My satisfaction was worth every penny.

Don't feel too bad. Every time you shoot a good group, your disappointment will be slightly diminished.