I have to agree with RugerM77. Get a Savage fora good low cost rifle. Or you could buy a used rifle. I would stay away from the scoped combo rifles unless you are really short on money. If you have to get one than you will need to change the scope mounts. The scope should get you through a year or two. I dont know what your budget is but Tikka makes great rifles and they are only around $500. A Nikon scope for another $130 and you have a great hunting rig. I would get a 25-06 or 270 if i was only planning on hunting deer but if your thinking about hunting larger game in the future go with a 30-06, 7mm mag. All of them are mild to moderateon the recoil.