I have 2 and they are worth $600 to $800. They made 2 version of this gun one was a take down modelwhere the barrel come off and it comes in a case about 3 foot long if you have this model with the case you are looking at $1200.00 the ather is a standard model. You said the stock was crack you can get a stock and forarm from nurice arms for $100. The 300 savage is a great round and should serve him will from deer to elk. Go here and check at 200 yards you still 1500 ft of energy that is more than enoughfor elk.

Ballistics Charts pick 300 savage and I think it will change you're mind