RE: New rifle
I'd take that $1,700.00and get your 30-06 bedded and the trigger tuned up by a good gun smith. Then i'd usesome morefor a "top of the line" scope and mounts and ammo, thenpractise, practise, practise!!!!
You will still have $$ left for a "quality accurate" 22 with a quality scope to practise with too!!
Drilling Man