I think you are over-pricing the cost of that rifle.  A used, good condition, .30 caliber semi-automatic hunting rifle can be obtained for $300-$500.  At least that&#x27;s what I paid for my deer rifle, a 742 Remington.  Granted, buying brand new would run you into that $1000 dollar range, but I&#x27;ve always been of the opinion that you should let some other sucker deal with manufacturing defects and the huge initial depreciation.<p>That being said, a firearm that you don&#x27;t practice with isn&#x27;t much good either.  If shooting was as easy as the video games and movies make it look...