Mosin Nagant?..

[Solus]

Agreed with all of the above. But, if you want a much better rifle for short dollars, look at the Swiss K rifles. They're about three hundred give or take and they're tack drivers. Same deal as the Moisin, heavy, long and thrirty caliber ish,. The Swiss (as you might imagine), are just more accurate. Either way, you have a perfectly good deer rifle for a lot less than a Ruger or Remington which sell for around $700. If you want want a scope, spend $50 to get it drilled and tapped, and you're still saving money. As to ammo? Buy a case. It will last you a lifetime, and you're still about $.40 a round. Try matching that in 30-06 or .270. If you have the cash, I'd just buy one.
FQ13 who would own one of each if I were right handed.  

Can the K be had with a CR license?

[fightingquaker13]

Yep! Go to Classic Arms, they have a whole section on C@R stuff. I love those guys, but their web site sucks. You need to read the regular site AND the C@R page as they don't always cross list. Still, the ammo and mags I've ordered are great, and for like $10 extra they'll hand select a rifle for you (ie, pick of the litter, just depends on the litter though).
FQ13