Corey I guess I am going to go completely against the grain of all the other guys. Personally I think the optics on a hunting rifle are more important than the actual rifle itself. I would put a $1,000 scope on a $200 rifle. But I would never put a $200 scope on a $1,000 rifle.

In other words save up, sell a few rifles, and buy some high grade optics. You will be better off in the long run. One good rifle with one great scope IMO is far better than 10 rifles and 10 cheap scopes. You get what you pay for. Tom.