Re: remington 700 police
+1 mustang, don't let that garand get away, you'll end up hating yourself. I love my .308 700p, good caliber for them, heavy enough to not have to worry about wind too much when learning fundamentals at short distances (100-200), manageable recoil and longer barrel life over Winmag. If you've never shot with glass I would recommend getting a lower-end quality scope that you can learn your preferences from. Millet, SWFA, and others make decent selections that will allow you to experience what you like in reticules, mil vs. moa, whether or not additional features are worth the money: zerostop, elevation per rotation, etc.