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Almost all my rifles have been bought used, never ran across a problem. VERY few centerfire hunting rifles have been shot enough to do much more than break them in. If it belonged to someone who shot it enough to wear t out they would most likely rebarrel rather than sell it.
You can buy a top quality used rifle for about the same as a new budget gun.
The Ruger Hawkeye would be my top pick, but if money were really an issue the used Remington would be the choice.
30-06, 308, Not enough difference to matter. If I found a good deal on a rifle I liked I'd buy it and not let the chambering have any influence on my choice.
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