I'd go with a sako, remington, browning and a 30-06 or a 300 mag both are a great gun i have both calibers in remington, 300 mag perfect for hardhittin downing power on big game and the 30-06 just as hardhittin downing power for big game i'm not afraid to take my 30-06 with my bushnell elite 3200 3-9 x 40 mm scope after any game animal in north america and the 300 mag i wouldnt be one bit afraid to take it after anything in the world but eithor or will be perfect