unlearned69
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If you're looking for something to get into cheaply and maybe customize later, look at the Stevens 200. Mine would shoot 3/4" groups at 110 yards (range at my parents' ranch was the farthest I shot it) pretty much all day long with Black Hills 68gr BTHP match ammo. Under $300 for the rifle, $300 again for glass and $50-75 for nice rings and mounts, and you have an excellent platform to build a great custom rifle. Later add a large bolt handle if you want, better stock, aftermarket trigger, and eventually a barrel, and you will have a great LR shooter that is built just like you want it. Savage rifles are not known for their frills, especially the Stevens line. They are known for accuracy.