We went to a gun show today and found my son a new Mossberg .270 bolt action that he liked. It is light so he can handle it but not too light that it jumps around. We got it for $260 including sight mounts and a lock, which is cheaper than most of the places I've looked when you add their shipping costs. Regardless, he likes it and it should be a good rifle for a long time, especially with a lifetime warranty.