RE: Good Cheap Rifle For Elk and Deer
I would go with a 7 Mag. If you want a lil' more juice or a flat shooting long-range rifle, initially or later on, you can get it rechambered for a reasonable amount, to shoot STW rounds.
If you dopick up a 7 magwith the possibility of later creating an STW, I would stay away from the Remington Model 710. The Model 700 would be a better choice. It runs close to the same price but w/o a scope.