Accuracy on a budget !?!?
I have been living in Hawaii for the past 7 years and hunting here isn't really an option. Now I am planning a move back to the mainland in early November(probably Texas) and I can't wait to hit the woods again. The move will probably set the family back $5 - $7000, so the budget will be a little tight. I need a really accurate deer rifle and scope for around $7- $900. I was a marksmanship instructor in the USMC and I take a lot of pride in my shooting, so sloppy groups just won't work. Open to all suggestions, but this is the way I'm leaning.....
RIFLE - Savage model 111GNS w/accutrigger - 7mm mag - around $400
Never owned one, but haven't heard anything negative about the accuracy.
SCOPE - Burris Fullfield II 4.5-14x42 - $320
Seems like a lot of scope for the money.
Please reply to this if you have any experience with either of these items or if you have a better suggestion and please be specific.
The move is 7 and a half months away and I am already losing sleep over this. Seems a little early for buck fever.