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[kobs]

i'd go with a RUGER 10/22 HARDWOOD STOCK for roughly $280-300 A LEAPERS UTG 3-9X32 for roughly $150 and i would personally add a ATI stock for $129 so around $60 above budget.
it would look like something like this with this scope (btw it's a really good little scope i have one on my 9mm not too long or bulky looks great on small firearms )






Pic of my 9mm with the scope on

[Techmech2603]

I recommend savage axis 223 xp c/w mounted scope and action rope lock. I recently purchased one for $329.99tx and ammo on sale ran me $7.49tx for a box of 20. Nice price for a nice gun. My only fault with it is it's composite stock. I like wooden stocks. But deadly accurate. Lots of good reviews. I like mine that much I purchased one for my son as we plan to use to hunt coyote.

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/axis2xp

[Techmech2603]

I recommend savage axis 223 xp c/w mounted scope and action rope lock. I recently purchased one for $329.99tx and ammo on sale ran me $7.49tx for a box of 20. Nice price for a nice gun. My only fault with it is it's composite stock. I like wooden stocks. But deadly accurate. Lots of good reviews. I like mine that much I purchased one for my son as we plan to use to hunt coyote.

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/axis2xp

[Wretched]

I would recommend a bolt gun and open sights to start. An older Cooey will save you some money and last a life time...

I really like this advice. Mostly because my first rifle was a .22 cooey hand me down from my Dad.
Combine that with the fact that it's Canadian made adds some 'history'. There simple, accurate, and pretty cheap.

[Innavedaw]

Welcome and plus one more for the Savage. My Mark 2 was accurate right out of the box. Added an inexpensive tasco scope and raccoons beware. Although a semi-auto .22 with a 50 round mag has it's upside too.