Hello everyone.

I'm a 28 y/o that decided I want to try hunting deer and rabbits for the first time. I've spent 7 years as a grunt in the Army, but never had the chance to hunt anything with four legs.

What would be a solid choice of rifles, one to hunt deer and the other for rabbits. I will be hunting in southern New Jersey. I plan on purchasing a scope for both rifles. I am willing to pay up to $700 for each rifle plus the price of the optics.

Your recommendations are greatly appreciated.

Thank You,
Mr. Ward