You couldn't go wrong with a Remington 700 BDL or CDL In 7mm Rem Mag. Scope Leupold VX 1 or VX2 in 2-9 or 4-12 x 40. My son, Grandson, and Myself shoot 7 Rem. mag and use Remington Express ammo in 150 gr. core locked bullets. Nothing but success. Ammo isn't hard to find even now. I saw some last eve. at Wall Mart. And all that should be in your price range. Also use good bases and rings like Leupold.