Thread: Visiting American needs some advice

Hey all,
as the header says I am an American visiting New Zealand to stud for a few months and while I am here I want to do some target shooting and possibly a hunt later (ideally for tahr so you know what im working with).
Anyways I just got my license and visited a few shops in Christchurch today. Put one rifle on hold at each shop and am tring to decide quickly so I dont waste anybodys time. Basically im only looking at used guns because the prices here are killing me when it comes to new guns. So if yall would give me some input on either of these rifles and their prices, it would be greatly appreciated. I am really looking for something that wont be too expensive, but accurate and powerful enough for a large mammal out to 300 yards. I am also going to use m time in NZ to enjoy the availability of suppressors so will have the rifle threaded and fit for one.
The first gun is a Parker Hale in 270. Safari model with a light blued barrel. No threading, somewhat worn finish, okay crown. Sling and scope included. Sling is nothing special. Scope has no markings, either brand or magnification. $250
Second gun is a BSA in 270. Wood stock, bull stainless barrel (supposedly only 9 rounds through it), tasco 3-9x40 mounted, no sling. Marked around 600-650 (cant remember which exactly), salesman offered to thread it and sell it for 600.
Any ideas?