Originally Posted by
uglyota
As with most things, I'd say if this is your first rifle don't compromise in hopes that it will do everything "okay" because you'll just end up buying a deer rifle and a varmint rifle down the road. At this point just get your varmint rifle cuz the ammo will be a lot cheaper and if you get a chance to go deer hunting borrow a .270 or .30-06. I think Howa is supposed to make a .243 that is pretty much bad ass right out of the box. Not sure of the model or anything. I've also heard of a Tasco scope that is supposed to be pretty freakin incredible. Lemme see if I can figure out what model it is.
edit: Howa 1500 and Tasco Super Sniper