Great Rifles Under $500

By Outdoor Life Online Editor
July 13, 2006
MARLIN 336C
Old-school deer hunters, rejoice. Not only does the Marlin 336C come chambered in the classic .30/30, but it is the only production repeater still made for the wonderful .35 Rem.
PRICE: $500
CONTACT: 800-544-8892; marlinfirearms.com Watch videos of Outdoor Life gun tests HERE.Outdoor Life Online Editor
REMINGTON 710
The 710 comes with a Bushnell 3""9x40 scope and its action is based on the legendary Model 700. Available in .270 Win., .30/06., 7mm Rem. Mag. and .300 Win. What more could you ask?
PRICE: $426
CONTACT: 800-243-9700; remington.com Watch videos of Outdoor Life gun tests HERE.Outdoor Life Online Editor
STEVENS MODEL 200
If you can find a better trigger for the money, wellÂ…never mind, because you can't. The new Stevens embodies parent company Savage's commitment to affordable performance.
PRICE: $316
CONTACT: 413-568-7001; savagearms.com Watch videos of Outdoor Life gun tests HERE.Outdoor Life Online Editor
WEATHERBY VANGUARD

WEATHERBY VANGUARD

This is the Weatherby built for the rest of us. The company guarantees the Vanguard will put 3 shots into a 11⁄2-inch group at 100 yards with Weatherby factory ammo.
PRICE: $476
CONTACT: 805-466-1767; weatherby.com Watch videos of Outdoor Life gun tests HERE.Outdoor Life Online Editor
WEATHERBY VANGUARD

WEATHERBY VANGUARD

This is the Weatherby built for the rest of us. The company guarantees the Vanguard will put 3 shots into a 11⁄2-inch group at 100 yards with Weatherby factory ammo.
PRICE: $476
CONTACT: 805-466-1767; weatherby.com Watch videos of Outdoor Life gun tests HERE.Outdoor Life Online Editor

Sure, we'd all like to have a custom-made gun as our go-to for the season, but who has that kind of money? Here are a few reliable, budget guns for deer hunting.

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