im looking around for a rifle around the .300 caliber. I dont want to pay over $300 for it. I want an accurate one....i dont really like the NEF's though. any recomendations?

Yeah, put down the pipe. You are going to have to go used if you don't want to spend over $300.00 Even the savage rifles at WalMart are more than that.

For less than $400.00 new you can get into some Savages and some Howas / Wea. vanguards. Go to guns america and search for "Howa" or "Vanguard". There are some just over the $300.00 mark.

***oops i forgot to mention that i would most likely buy a used one

try to find a push feed (post 64) winchester mod 70. These guns are available at a low price, and will work without problems till the day you die. Provided you give them the care they deserve.