CMP is alive and well, but Garand prices have gone up:
http://www.odcmp.com/
Not really specifying what you're looking for, a good hunting rifle for the money would be a Savage.
Looking for old US military, you <i>might</i> find a 1903 or 1917 for that price. K98s would be a good choice, too, if you don't mind shooting corrosive ammo since that is what most surplus 8mm will be.