I bought my first 700 Rem. in about 1970? and to this day they all have given me excelent service....

Same with Leupold scopes.. I bought my first one in about 1973? and i've had nothing but good luck with those too...

As for the 30-06, it's probable the finest all around big game hunting cartridge ever invented, and if i was hunting deer with one, i'd use 165 grain bullets... They work very well in deer sized animials...

I could go the rest of my life with the same combo you bought and hunt anyplace in the U.S. feeling comfortable with my rifle..

I bet your going to love your new rifle!

DM