savage is probaly your best bet. lots of nice rifles for the money.
if you just want to punch paper, why go big bore then? Why not something like a 10/22. Cheaper to shoot, and you can shoot all day without your arm going numb. I love shooting .308 but after 50 or so, its just not fun anymore. now .22 i shoot all day and never get tired of it. Plus 10/22 is cheap and customizeable.
if not id definatly go used....go to a local gunshow with cash in hand and find your best deal. or possibly go mil-surp. something like an enfield with a scope or a mauser action based gun.
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