I'd go 30-06 in the remington 700. I like...no wait...I really like the ruger actions but they pretty much require a aftermarket trigger and then you take a gamble on whether or not it will shoot well. Some are amazing...some are "minute of deer" and nothing more. Maybe look at Savage guns also. They are not pretty but they will certainly "last a lifetime" and are more accurate than anything in there price range.