Originally Posted by alleyyooper

With a young one who is already showing a interest in hunting with a bow and may want to rifle hunt since dad is I recommend a 243 or 7MM08 and a Savage rifle.

Originally Posted by TripleB

Thanks for the advice and for getting me to think about the future for my son.

I love the cost of that 243 Savage and it seems to get awesome reviews. Quick question...any scope recommendation to go with it?

I appreciate everyone's input so far.

TripleB

Originally Posted by Tnhunter444

I would suggest you stay away from the Rem M770. A very good hunting Buddy bought one on a whim at Wally World one day and sold it shortly thereafter. Remington has already added another entry level rifle the model 783. Any of the scopes that come on a $300. package rifle are going to be of questionable quality, pretty much a crap shoot (no pun intended) as to whether they might even last a season. Linked below is a comparison review of several entry level rifles.

I'd suggest looking to a Nikon Prostaff as a good entry level scope. Finding one in 2-7x32 for a good deal would work as would finding great close-out deals (as linked below). Natchez and SWFA are known to have some great close-out bargains. My suggestion would be to steer clear of ballistics reticles (reticles having multiple aiming points) when looking for a scope. It's easy to get confused if not well acquainted with them.

http://www.chuckhawks.com/compared_b...omy_rifles.htm

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm...4563&src=tpCtg

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm...6420&src=tpCtg

Originally Posted by Tnhunter444

Natchez and SWFA are known to have some great close-out bargains.

Originally Posted by Bbj270

you can get a remington 700 ald for around $450-480 with a scope. Wal-Mart is the cheapest place to get one if their is a Wal-Mart by you that sales guns. if not basspro, dicks, cabelas, or gandermountain has them.