Could I be so bold as to say get a classic you will never get tired of? If you go to www.shootist.ab.ca he has a Browning T-bolt for sale there. It comes with an arperture sight that fits the dovetail slot. You would have to save further to get a scope down the road but there is nothing wrong with learniong to shoot with irons first. Might be better even. I have my great Grandfathers high grade T-bolt and it is absolutley classic. Accurate as my Brno II E was or my Ruger 10-22 laminate w/heavy barrel. If I had the coin, I'd be picking that sucker up for my son to have some day.
Mr. Sorenson (guntech) has a real nice Winchester for sale in the gun dealers forum which is in the classic category same as the t-bolt. I think it is semi auto though, a greenhorn needs a bolt action, even a single shot so you learn how to shoot and not just figure out how to cycle a bolt as fast as possible.
Just my two bits worth.
Noel
Mr. Sorenson (guntech) has a real nice Winchester for sale in the gun dealers forum which is in the classic category same as the t-bolt. I think it is semi auto though, a greenhorn needs a bolt action, even a single shot so you learn how to shoot and not just figure out how to cycle a bolt as fast as possible.
Just my two bits worth.
Noel
I am a poor university student, and wanna get a gun good for plinking and small game hunting. I wish I can get gun + scope + some ammo + tax under $350. Please help me decide what I should get, thanx. If you don't find the combo you like, give me your suggestoion too. BTW, among all the options, I actually prefer model 60 and Bushnell scope combo. Model 917 + Simmons scope combo should perform the best, but it is way more ex#####ve than others. Marlin 7000 looks super ugly IMO although I know it should shoot well. 
