The most important part of the deal for a hunting rifle is how well the stock fits your body. Just as with a shotgun, when you close your eyes and mount the rifle to your shoulder: When you open your eyes, you should be looking right down the centerline of barrel and/or through the sights without moving your head.
Scope? I got my first Leupold Vari-X II 3x9 in 1973. Still use it. Works just fine.
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