Your ideas are very good. Thank you for takeing the time to fill us in. I did not realize how many combos are out there. I have a Savage Scout which would probably rate an honorable mention here. I like the little rifle. Light weight, 308 cal, iron sights, short in length, synthetic stock and accurate ( 1" groups at 100 yds ). I mounted a Burris 2.75x scout scope on top. <br><br>Ranger.<br>The older I get, The better I was.