Personally I'd keep saving for what you really want to shoot.
The Howas are well worth a Hoon but you may or may not hate the Hogue stock (I do, immensely).
In saying that, the cheap Browning AB3 I brought for my Wife and kids to shoot (.243) is now probably my favourite rifle to carry and use.
Or look for a good 2nd hand rifle as suggested.
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