RE: 30-06 options - am I cheaping out with a combo?
Skip the package deal, if you want a savage 16 just get the basic model, they go for about $560 in my area. And I would stay away from that remington model, if you want a remington get a real one (700 model). I would actually get a Howa myself to be honest.
You can get a really good hunting scope in the 200 dollar range, just keep the power low.
Paul