I would by pass the Edge. To stay under $500 I would go with a Savage 110, Marlin XL7, or T/C Venture. I've never shot a Marlin, but have heard nothing but great things about them. The Savage with accu-trigger is a great gun, as is the T/C Venture. While the Savage will likely give you 1 MOA accuracy, the Venture actually guarantees it. I have an older Savage 110 with a Timney trigger, a Savage 11 with accu-trigger, and a T/C Venture and they are all great shooters. You can't go wrong with any of them.