Well that's some for the accutrigger and some for the scope. :/ lol

I have to say, my head has been turned by the Marlin XL7 For $400 right now on Gunbroker I can get the Pro-Fire trigger which is a rip of the Accutrigger with a cheap scope. I read a lot and it's seems like an ideal first 06 rifle and in my price range.

I'm going to keep looking to see If I can get one for around $300 without a scope and see if I can get a Nikon Prostaff 3x9 40/50 with the BDC reticule. I might be able to find one for sub $200, which just squeezes into my budget and is still an accurate rifle and decent scope. I know rings, case and sling will push me over $500 but that's what a budget is for... to control spending not restrict it ... right?

Thanks for the input. Any more opinion is still most welcome.