Buy a good used Rifle.

A pre 1980 Remington or Winchester.

Look at the Grice Paper and see if there is any new guns in your price range that you are interested in.

http://www.gricegunshop.com/specials...r-day-2010.pdf

A friend of mine just bought a new TC Venture - in 30-06.

The gun must weigh 9 or 10 lbs.

A very nicely made firearm that isn't going to break.