I have seen Ruger American's in 30-06 going for as low as $220.00 at local firearms-internet auctions. There is a buyers premium of 10% plus the 6% Michigan tax .. when I add in the $20.00 gas to go pick it up it comes to about $275.00 out the door.
Of course that's no scope. To do better than outlined above you'd be best served by finding a good used rifle all set with optics. course with Christmas coming so soon you might not have the luxury of "shopping" for a used one.
You might score a savage package gun for $400.00 at a local shop.