If I were you, I would give serious consideration to the Ruger M77VT MkII varmint rifle with the laminated stock and target grey stainless barrel and action. Matching stainless scope rings come with it also. This is as good a varmint rifle per dollar spent as you can get. They will shoot with any other make of gun especially if you handload your own ammo. These guns are the best value out there in a varmint rifle in my opinion. The best 3 shot group @ 100 yds. with my VT in .223 measured .331". Not too shabby for an out of the box Ruger!