My reference to Shilo was because before I ordered I check to see what the expected delivery time was and C sharps was 1/3 that of Shilo. I own rifles from both manufactures and one Italian sharps. I like all of my Sharps but when you spend as much as some of these cost you shouldn't Have to Iron out there bugs. I judge companies not only by there products but also by their service after the sale. If I call with a problem and I get excuses and denials instead of action then I will probable buy some where else the next time. By the way I found the chip when I was packing the gun and I ran an oily patch down the bore. It snagged the chip as I was pulling it out. I cleaned the gun before I ever tried to fire it but some how the patch did not hook the chip. I don't understand why it would be less expensive to import an Italian rifle into Australia. and Canada than it would be to import an American rifle. As far as witch is the better gun You will probable get a different opion depending on who you ask and witch one they own.