Having spent that much for two different 28 gauges, I have to say anytime you spend that much money and it's not from the heart, it's a mistake. You will probably want to start reloading if you haven't already to make shooting the 28 affordable. I happen to love the 28. I thought the 680s had a scaled receiver, but if not than the info about the weight above is probably true, and a plainer 680 will feel and shoot the same. But hey, you only go around once.