I know you already bought a rifle, and I think you made a great choice. Let us know how you like it. IMO The Marlin's and the Savage package at Walmart are two of the best deals going.

However, for others pondering this, I thought I'd point it off. Most Walmarts sell Savage Model 10's or 110's depending on if you want the long or short action one for right at $400. This has the accu trigger, a Simmons scope, and a sling. It's not a great scope, but a great rifle, with a scope that should last until you can upgrade. The accu trigger imo is well worth it. This package is also often not much more than the Stevens 200's without a scope or accu trigger.

As for scopes for your rifle, I'd look at the Burris Fullfield II or the Vortex Diamondback. The Pentax Pioneer is also supposed to be a rebadged Burris FFII and you can get for a great price from BestBuy.com. There is a great writeup on OpticsTalk.com in the members test and review section about Inexpensive scopes. Out of the ones tested the Nikon Pro Staff came in last with the Redfield in second to last. It's not that the Pro Staff is a bad scope, because it's not. However, you can get the FFII or the Diamondback for not much more and they are a lot better scopes.