You can get a Browning A-bolt composite stalker for 503$ at buds gun shop. I recently bought 2 of them, 1 to build a 35 whelen from. The A-bolts feature glass bedded,free floating barrel from factory, 3 locking lugs for a 60 degree bolt throw, tang safety, adjustable trigger,etc. That leaves you the money to get a good scope and you won't feel the need to update or upgrade later. 400$ left for a scope after buying rings/bases will buy you a Zeiss Conquest 3x-9x-40mm or a Leupold or a Weaver, or Nikon.