BlackPR

Remington 700 in .308 is going to be right in that range.... you shouldn't have a problem finding one for $600.

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Kerbouchard

Sporterized Mosin-Nagant or Mauser 30.06. Can easily be found in the 300 range, and money left over for some decent optics.

Check out this site for some ideas: Accuracy Plus - Peterborough Firearms

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maclean3

The best deer rifle I ever owned was a 700 BDL in 30-06. Now that I've got more years under my belt, as well as more aches and pains, I'd probably get the same rifle in .308 if I were buying today. For hunting in brush and thickets it's hard to beat a basic Marlin in 30-30. I prefer 165gr to 170gr silvertips for that one.
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USPnTX

My own personal favorites for hunting deer in Texas are the 30-06 and the 25-06. I have used both hunting in Central and South Texas with very good results. As far as rifles go you really can't go wrong with any of the current production rifles out there. However, if I were to recommend one it would be either the Tikka T3 or the Remington 700 BDL. Good luck with your search!

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REDTAIL

savage stevens model 200 comes with black fiberglass stock in any caliber for about $295.00 i bought one in a 243 cal then put a BSA ILLM CATSEYE 3.5x10x 50mm scope on it , bought it at midway usa for about $90.00 on sale, great deer & coyote rifle, the rifle i bought it at gander mountain at the time, they did not have that scope, so i got it at midway & brought it back to gander mt 's gunsmith he mounted it for me and bore sighted it right on the money at 200 yds charge $20.00 great package for a total of apx $410.00

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Remington 700 in 308 or 30/06.

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retsupt99

For any MI woods I ever hunted in...my Marlin 30-30 was plenty...a great brush gun.
If, however, you want to make that 4-mile shot, then go with some of the above more powerful selections.

Can't beat a good 'ole 30-30.

OMO, of course.

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echobaby

You might also take a look at HOWA.