With that Price range you are a ton of options for sure. MY SUGGESTION would be a Reminton 700 PSS, or BDL in .223, or maybe 22-250. It's been a while but I think the should be under 1000, or right close to it for the Rifle. I had nikon glass, which for the price is hard to beat. That should run between 300-400 for good glass.they are exceptionally clear, shoot well in mild low light. ALl round, great for the money. I would get a single piece scope base and Rings from Leupold. Might be another 80-100 for a decent set. And finish it with a Harris Bipod. Depending on the model 60-150. Then, I would take that rifle to a good "mom and pop" gun shop and have the old guy there adjust the trigger down to about 3 lbs (he might not take it any lower due to liability, but if he does, then 2 lbs) That should run no more than 30-50. There you have it, A Great varmint Rifle.


GoodLuck.

By the way, you can do this same setup in a lot of different calibers, not just the .223 or 22-250.