Well if you would read closer i said under 300$ and i said a good single shot lever action or bolt action rifle. I dont think they make a lever action pistols now do they? But ya im gonna put a scope on later but i just want a good cheap plain deer rifle and will get it in a 30-30,25-06,30-06,243 any of those calibers and others like them. some woods and some fields. dont want military surplus. got enough info now??????? didnt know it took a page of answers to tell me of a budget deer rifle geeez lol