.243 win is a great cartridge for a new hunter, mild recoil, good performance, etc.
With rifles you typically get what you pay for, hence why the Rem 783 is new around $500. Its Remington's way of competing with the Savage Axis and Ruger American type rifles. I think it is an acceptable entry level rifle, but nothing more than that. As far as you not wanting a lemon... they can be found in any price range, and sometimes "budget" rifles can surprise you and be tack drivers.
Go and handle the rifle, if it fits her and fits your budget then happy shooting.
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