something $500 and under?

[taylorce1]

Originally Posted by 2wheelwanderer

The Winchester is the only one with bids. The rest end in 1-3 days with zero bids.

All I was stating was most of your picks pushed the OP over his spending limit. The OP stated they only had $500 to work with in their first post. To me the post meant $500 was the top limit, not I've got $500 plus taxes, shipping, and fees.

The Rem 788 is $449 minimum plus $40 shipping. What's the OPs tax rate? An additional $10 in tax puts him at $500. Then there is probably another $25 minimum for transfer fees.

Husqvarna ready to go in .308 Used field rifle but these were great rifles! $540 with shipping

Again over budget without taxes and transfer.

The M670 Winchester $495 start! Way over budget with taxes, transfer, and $55 shipping.

The XPR would put the OP at $430 if he won it for the next bid. Then $55 to ship, that's $15 for taxes and transfer to stay in budget.

I'm not saying you didn't pick rifles that wouldn't be nice to own. You just picked your choices and what you thought were close enough to the OPs budget, while most were trying to stay under. The OP now has stated to get a $580 rifle he needs to trade in a pistol to afford it.

[Jack O'Conner]

CVA Scout in 350 Legend is a keeper! = Jack

[Pumpkin]

What about a good used Savage 110 in .223 or .243?
These have a great reputation for accuracy and there are plenty of parts available for later upgrades (stock, trigger, etc.).

[USAF Ret]

Originally Posted by old fart

Ok, i went to my local shop and they offered me a deal on two guns that are in the caliber that I have decided on, the 243 Winchester. They had a Ruger American Gen 2 for $580 out the door and I would use a small pistol to trade in to make up the price over the $500, or they have the CVA Scout stainless threaded for $380 out the door. Which would y'all get if these were your choices? The only Savage's they have are in 30.06 and they kick too hard plus it's over 500 with scope.

Either is a good choice in my opinion. I don't have experience with the Ruger Gen II, but have seen reviews and it is solid and accurate. I do own the two Scouts I mentioned and they are shooters. With the threaded barrel, you can tame the recoil. What I love is they are short and handy, but you still get the benefit of a 20" barrel.

[old fart]

Well I went and looked over the guns real good. The shop came down to $330 for the CVA Scout but still $580 for the Ruger. I bought the CVA and gonna use the money left for ammo and a nice return gift for the wife.

[ligonierbill]

You did good. Sight her in and make room in the freezer.

[USAF Ret]

Great choice sir and good on you to pass it back to the Mrs.

[Recycled bullet]

CVA Scout is a shooter! I have been conducting hand loading experiments with a pistol CVA Scout chambered 300 Blackout it is interesting.

[stagpanther]

CVA barrels are made by Bergara; tip notch stuff for consumer grade priced firearms.