Well I went out and bought a used rifle. The local dealer at my house had a Browning A-bolt 270 Win used for sell. It's pretty much mint condition, has a very minor scratch on the foregrip. Like so minor I didn't notice it for two days of owning the gun and have to point it out to people if I ask them to find it when I tell them it has a scratch. The internals all look good with little wear if any. I checked the serial number and it was manufactured in 2011. It came with a 8-point scope, I know not the best but at least it's something. I gave $460 for the rifle and scope.