I know someone already mentioned it, and I'll second it. Get a Marlin 336, a decent scope, and the new Hornady ammunition. Your good for 200 to possibly 250 yards for anything worth hunting in Oklahoma.
Marlin XS7 is not on the list - and yet wins the contest ... by far; all the awesome features of Savage for almost half the price.[/QUOTEThe marlin would be my pick. It also has a trigger guard which is seperate from the stock, so that it can be replaced if broken. I know this sounds silly, but when I worked at academy, Two customers told me they had broken the guards on their mossberg, and I knew personally of a savage which it occured on. the exact circumstances I don't recall, except that they were unusual. A lot of things are unusual though, until they happen to you.
I actually went with a .270 Remington 700. Got it for $375. Just couple jacksons more than any budget rifle and a wood stock!
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Thanks everyone for the comments though!!!
good choice. the wood has nice grain also. new or used?