There usually is a Remington LTR in the EE for the budget you mention.
Sometimes a few dollars less or a few dollar more.
Just take your time or place a wtb .
Rob
Savage 12 is a nice shooter but some times hard to find
kabelas has Savage 12 FV varmint in 308 and 6.5CM for $450 right now, minus 10% MIR