If you only lived closer . . . I have a practically new Browning .243 with excellent scope . . I don’t hunt anymore but it would be ideal for what you need.
.223 is an excellent choice.
“If you only lived closer . . . I have a practically new Browning .243 with excellent scope . . I don’t hunt anymore but it would be ideal for what you need.
A good choice of caliber. I have a Browning .243 lever action with a scope that I bought for my wife several years ago (lol) so she could go deer hunting with me (west Texas, small deer) but never happened, lol, :) The only problem with the .243 is cost of ammo. Thereby, I would suggest something similar such as the .223/5.56mm maybe a Ruger Mini 14 or a AR-15 (semi version of M-16). These rounds can be purchased cheaply (especially reloads) at gun shows, Shot Gun News, etc. Makes for fun plinking too. Anyway, my two bits :)
I am in Missouri and would be interested in that long-gun if you are serious about selling.