I actually started out very Young shooting a 30-06 & a .308,as I got older and wanted something with less recoil I bought a Browning A-bolt Hunter in a .243 and later a Savage model 11/111 wood stock 7mm-08 Bolt-action both have light recoil and great accuracy.

I would like to get a 30-30 Lever Action Rifle in Winchester next to add to my Collection.I think a 30-06 or .308 would work fine using some Remington Managed Recoil shells in my opinion!

Price wise.....shop around and look at several makes and models of Rifles.The Savage Axis II is affordable and has the Accu-Trigger and scope package,the plain Black synthetic Stock Rifle is the cheapest and getting Camo and/or scope will add more to the price but still very affordable for someone just starting out!The Ruger American is another good choice with an adjustable trigger and Weaver scope mount on it already and the Brownings are really nice but more expensive plus adding the price of rings and a scope and sling will add up in cost but will last a Hunter a life time if they take good care of it!