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Look at a Stevens 200. Put on a Nikon Prostaff 3x9.

You should be able to get the rifle, scope, bases/rings, and some ammo for under $500.

The Stevens is not going to win any beauty contests but it is a good gun. The Prostaff isn't fancy but it is a good scope.

Ain't nothing wrong with a 30.06. It will do the job if you do yours.

The scopes in the package deals aren't worth what you pay. That said, I have bought two Stevens with scopes on them. One I gave away to a friend that needed a scope for a rifle and the second became a "back up" scope in the event the good one gets busted.