RE: Looking for Advice
For an inline, reasonable, and quality, and if your not satisfied, check out the Thompson Center Black Diamond rifle they sell them in Bass Pro Shop, Cabela' s, Wal-Marts, and other on line stores. I have dealt with Bass Pro, and I have sent rifles back to them because when they came to the house I was not satisfied with the rifle. They have been an EXCELLENT company to deal with.
The Black Diamond is a great rifle according to my friend and all that I have read. They are .50 caliber and have the black synthetic stock. They can be mounted with a scope, and T/C is a quality rifle. Another good brands to check into are the CVA' s and Traditions.
Good luck in the sport....