Art Eatman
Staff in Memoriam
Not to disagree with anybody's choice, but to add: You might consider something like the Remington 740 or 742 semi-auto. .243, '06, or .308. While a 5-round magazine is standard, there are 10-rounders available.
I've seen them advertised in the SE U.S. for around $300, often with scope. It doesn't look like a para-military "bad gun", which fits your general scenario. In the same class is the Model 100 Winchester, but it has become somewhat of a collector's item and is overpriced.
My 742K in '06 will shoot inside of two inches, but not inside of one inch. However, for your intended purpose, that's plenty good.
FWIW, Art
I've seen them advertised in the SE U.S. for around $300, often with scope. It doesn't look like a para-military "bad gun", which fits your general scenario. In the same class is the Model 100 Winchester, but it has become somewhat of a collector's item and is overpriced.
My 742K in '06 will shoot inside of two inches, but not inside of one inch. However, for your intended purpose, that's plenty good.
FWIW, Art