$300 is a bit more than $150, and there are plenty of others that are less than that. he mentioned the $120 cricktet. I'm certainly not someone who would suggest that a first rifle should be a CZ, but myself, with my own kid, I might pick up a CZ or other higher grade rifle. A premium line bolt for a lifetime ownership. I'm just not one for a "starter" rifle, I think that it should start out with a lifetime investment in shooting.
"you drop that or blow it up and it's the last one you're going to get!!!"