I'd also look at the savage american classic 14. Very nice and accurate gun for the money. The website states 540.00 but you can find cheaper at dicks or wal mart, gander mountain... Your not going to get the high gloss finish, but it's a good wood that's dark and looks pretty good. But shooting wise it's second to none. There are package deals for 479.00 with a simmons 3x9x40 scope< not the best scope> but it works just fine for what you want. Unless you plan on 2-3-4 hundred yard shots.. then it sucks. But if your looking for just 40 to 100 yards shots it's fine.
Just my 2 cents