Three rifles will run us a hair over a Grand...just to put it into financial perspective... ( for Ruger Americans.. and around $900 if we go with a Savage Axis... or if anyone knows where we can pick up Marlin X Series...they don't seem to stock them locally here..)
Let the dad pick the caliber...
as far as scopes on top, there is never a shortage of Campfire members more than willing to donate a scope to the cause...
