um the L2 is definitely much better than the L1 however if your budget is tight you can always get the L1 and just upgrade the engine later tahts what i did i have the L1 with a savage.25 engine in it and well i think you read the last post. If you have any Questions about the L1 i can help u out hey i might even sell it to ya cuz I'm wanting a savage4.6 so just LMK. Waht do u mean by pop?