Thought I'd toss my 2 cents in and that may be what it is worth. I have Pedersoli, Shiloh, C. Sharps and Garrett Arms Sharps. I know, why have so many? I love Sharps. Pedersoli makes good guns but be careful as they finish the guns based on the order placed. Some dealers/jobbers order with topnotch bluing and wood while others order the cheapest possible. The higher end models will all be top notch. I'm talking the basic models. They will shoot, I have competed with a Pedersoli in BPCR and did well with it. My early Shilohs are good but the fit and finish is not as good as the ones made in MT. C. Sharps are also very good and are also better than the early shilohs. Shiloh has the name and thus sell better. If you are willing to call C Sharps and ask what is on the showroom wall you might get a rifle shipped out that day. Two I have were bought by the first owners that way. Garrett Arms were made in the 70s with Italian parts that were finished in the states. They are reported to interchange parts with originals. I have had two and they were well made, good (not great) finish and shoot very well.

So, if looking to go as cheap as possible, get the cheapest Pedersoli you can find. Live with the finish and fit. Little more money then get one of the higher grades. Step up in cost and go with Shiloh or C Sharps. Buy used, off the rack (when possible) or order and wait. There are some cheaper Italian makes out there and I would recommend staying away from some of those. My first was one of those. Poor quality and wouldn't shoot a 6 foot group at 100 Yards.