The price difference between the Pedersoli and the Shiloh or any other rifle should be of miniscule consideration. Shiloh lists for $1950.00 and Pedersoli lists for $1250.00. Get the one you want, Sharps, Rolling Block or High Wall. Buying a gun you don't want because of price will never satisfy you. If you can't afford it yet, save and wait until you can. After any buffalo rifle is purchased, you have to buy sights which are a very real expense. Be sure to be satisfied with the one you choose. Personally I had to get the Shiloh because I wanted certain features which were not available as custom with the Pedersoli.