I like Savage, I own a 16 FCSS in .204 and it's a shooter.


However, I would stay away from a "package".


If I were on a tight budget, I would look at;

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firear...Action/XL7.asp


http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/prod...ucts_id=105615



and

http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-ri...ff-3-9x40.html



Deer and smaller = .308

Deer and larger = .30-06


All around hunting = .30-06


Good luck with your decision !