I agree with nasqam, the scope is more important than the rifle. You can get really good deals on the Elites lately. Every one wants a reticle with holdovers so you can get the 3-9x40 for dirt cheap and sometimes the 4-12x40 model as well. Vortex is a really good value in optics as well. I bought the plain Jane 6.5-20x50 Viper and to me it falls between myLeupold VX3 30mm tube Varminter 8.5-25x50 and my Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14x50 for about half the price of either.

The Daily Special at The Optic Zone, it is tough to beat this one.

http://theopticzone.com/products-pag...0-zplex-matte/