Just my 2 cents worth, you most certainly can buy a high quality rifle for less than $350. About 15 years ago I bought a 1972 model 700 30.06 for $275, and I haven't looked back since. Will cloverleaf handloaded ballistic tips at 100 yards, almost that good with 150 grain factory bronze points. About 3 years ago I bought a 1984 Sportsman 78 30.06 from a neighbor for $35 with a 3-9x50 simmons scope on it, and a bell and carlson stock. He had it for years, but preferred his shotgun for his type of hunting. And just about 6 months ago I bought a 1972 Marlin 336 30-30, that's had about 5 rounds through it, for $100. And my $100 870 shoots as good as any other I've seen.....You don't always have to buy the "new" gun to get a great gun.......