Good starter rifle?
I'm going to start rifle shooting in a few months and am looking for a good starter rifle. I'm looking for calibres between .22 and .270, but bigger calibres are also welcome. Here are the requirements I'd like to see (your suggestions don't have to fill all of them - it'd be OK though):
- as said, .22-.270, but can also get a bigger one if necessary
- bipod (with or without, as long as I can attach one)
- not too expensive (preferabely 1000€ or so)
- scope with the rifle
- able to shoot at least short and medium ranges - I might get into long ranges later, and probably get another gun for it
- not semi-automatic as they're quite illegal in Finland
- I'm not a hunter, might shoot a mole or two from our garden but I guess any rifle can dispose of them
- could be a magnum... or not. No matter.
- preferabely bolt-action
Also, if you happen to know prices for bullets, shell casings or anything else I might need for starting, please provide me with as much information as possible. I have time.
I've gotten my eyes on two SAKO models - T3 Hunter and Quad, but I'd like to hear other people's opinions before doing anything.