What is the best rifle out there around 200 that is not a 22.?

Unfortunately, “good” rifles do not come cheap.

I would stick with a .22 caliber long-barrel (much better in my opinion), unless you’re looking for something else because it’s just not your thing.

If it’s a power and distance issue, look into a .22 Magnum rifle. They cost a little bit more, and the ammunition isn’t cheap, but its the best I can offer.

Well, you MIGHT be able to find a very used, shot out, beat up .243 or .270 for about $250. I know of no rifle capable of harvesting deer for $200 new. The closest you might get in a quality rifle is a mossberg ATR-100, but you will need to buy a scope and youre going to be over $350.

Look for a used single shot shotgun in 12 ga or 20 ga. You can use slugs at close range and it wont need a scope. You can get a NEF (also H&R) Pardner for about $150. its decently made, should last a few seasons.

This is kind of a tall order. As someone else said “good rifles don’t come cheap”…. having said that, there might be a light at the end of the rainbow.
Sometimes you can find a good used rifle with some cosmetic imperfections that fit into your budget.
Maybe a muzzle loader even??
Here’s some examples…

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=145633984

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=145500477

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=145533358

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=145543874

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=145558554

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=145202693

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=145664010

This is just a representation of what’s out there.
There are always the used rifles at the local gun shops and there’s the big 3 auction sites.
http://www.gunbroker.com/
http://www.auctionarms.com/
http://www.gunsamerica.com/

Take your time and do a little searching and I think you will definitely find a good used rifle.

you can buy a brand new rossi single shot with 2 interchangeable barrels of your choice for well under 200 dollars. rossi barrells to choose from are, 30-06, 243, 22, 20gauge, 410, 270,12gauge, 223. rossi is a well known and well liked gun by owners.they dont cost an arm and a leg but u get the same durability and quality as any other well built rifle.i believe the 2 pair starts at 140 and goes up in price depending on what barrells you want and the 3 set starts at 190. pretty dang cheap if you ask me. you wont find a better deal than that.

Best rifle is one use to put bury Clive.
A Browen Automatic hell of great weapon I use this 44 years ago
I took out 17 men in a village that had beaten are GI to death.
another name for it BAR.

Good Luck! The only legal gun you can find under $200 is the Mosin Nagant. Even then, you need to find it thru a dealer or the web. I got mine in mint condition thru my dealer for $120 (7.62X54cal) I looked yesterday at some local pawn shops and they have the same gun for over $250 in crappy condition. If you buy off the web, request that they pick the best gun in the batch and send to you. You’ll have to pay alittle extra but it’s worth it. When buying on web they grab a gun from a batch of 20 or 30 and you don’t know what your getting until it arrives at your house!