My first hunting rifle was an entry level Remington model 700, with a $500 Leupold 3x9x30 scope. I'm the nervous type of hunter who only shoots when the conditions are right and the animal is stationary... (fears of losing a wounded animal in the thick brush I suppose). I've taken white tail and a moose so far. Recently switched to a 300 win mag in an XCRII but I still bring them both to the range and the paper is always dead afterwards...