Don't be afraid to check out the Savage Line along with the Rugers as mentioned. BIG bonus with the Savage is price and normally pretty available at most gun shops. They are great starter rifles for youths and every rifle I have seen has been crazy accurate. Ya can't go wrong with a 243 but it is offered in other calibers,like 6.5 Creedmore. They are probably on par with the Ruger American as far as price goes,but maybe it can be had for less if you shop around.
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