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The best NIB budget rifle is, IMHO, the Ruger American. When they were available I would have awarded that title to the Stevens 200 and Marlin X-whatever rifles.

Saw a Remington M700 ADL with a crappy scope on it at Wal-Mart for $377 a couple weeks ago, your choice of chambering. The finish was the same as is on my 870, which is to say it was dull black.


Often the best budget rifle is a gently used rifle or a closeout sale. For example, last year ago I purchased a used Ruger stainless/laminate .223 at Cabelas or $476. Dec 31 of 2013 I bought a NIB walnut/blue Ruger Hawkeye in .300WM at Dicks for $404 and tax.