Virginia Mike,
Wow 2 thou, send some this way
Actually, I have been doing a bit of research myself. You may not be looking for an in-line, but a good friend of mine has a Savage 10ML II. He was shooting dead on from 100 yards with the scope that it came with right out of the box! I'm looking at a Savage 10MLBSS II myself and it's a great rifle. I've heard a lot of good things about 'em and the reviews are excellent. The cost is anywhere between $360.00 and $550.00 or so (depending on what you like). Add a high quality scope and your up to @ $1,000.00 +/-. Me? I probably wouldn't go that high for a scope, but who knows? I know that I get only one shot, but it's a quality shot. With some practice and a high quality scope, I hear they go 250 yards w/ a 3 and 1/2 inch drop? Can't wait to shoot my own.
p.s. You'll have @ $1,000 left over to go fishing in the Gulf of Mexico (bring a camera!)
Good luck to you,
Bn'R