Dogbyte12:I can't help you regarding the kind of rifle you want to get, but I see you mentioned wanting to keep you cost DOWN !
Make SURE you check out eBay once you decide what kind of gun you want.
Here is a search on eBay for 30-06 Rifle and I see there is ONE listed on that page that mostly has accessories on it. I don't know how many hunting rifles there might be on eBay at any given time, but it's worth a shot (pardon the pun, lol !!) ...
Just an example to help you out, hopefully ...
I am looking at things all over the place. I am drooling over rifles I am not going to buy.
Tell me what ya think of the new Mauser M03 It just came on the market last month. Bet it costs an arm and a leg though.