I have three suggestions depending on where you hunt:

* Marlin 30-30 about $279 @ Walmart
*Mossberg 500 about $190 @ Dicks Sporting Goods
*Remington 710 30-06 or .270 about $345 @ Walmart

I own each of them and like them all Despite what I' ve heard about the Remington I have no complaints.

-Hector