what should i get for anew rifle

[cjd1980]

I" thinking about getting a new rifle for deer season this year i've been hunting with a wincherser 94 and i think i want toget something wth a scope ( guess i"m getting old ) anyway I want to try and keep thing in the 500 to 600 dollar range with the scope right now i,m looking at a Ruger American compact in 308 with a vortex 2x7 scope any thoughts or suggestions.
Thanks Chris

 

[Shann]

Always hear great things about the Savage Trophy Hunter. Comes with a Nikon scope mounted. Available in all the regular deer calibers like 25-06, 30-06, .308, .270, 7MM.

 

[M67]

For the money, that 308 American (I'd get the fullsize, compact is almost a hair too short but depends on your frame) with the 2-7 CF2 would be great, set of Burris Zee Rings or Warne Maxima and you'd be set. a 2-7 or 3-9 Leupold VX 1 might be an option too but for $129 or $139, the CF2 is a very solid scope.