Can't go wrong with that set-up your gunsmith suggested...
Ipartial toa 30-06 myself but I like the 300 Mag alot..
I love Leupold VXiii.......The best scope for the money....
Although that may change....RED FIELD and Meade designed
a scope that is apparantely pretty amazing...
I'm holding out on buying a scope at the moment until I get a chance to see their product.......