ORIGINAL: IL-Cornfed
Why settle for the cheap Remington unless money is a very serious issue? I'd strongly suggest the T/C Encore for it's top end quality, legendary accuracy and extreme adaptability. Why not have you Rifle, Muzzleloader, and Shotgun in the same incredible package?
If money isn't an issue, he would be getting a Remington 700 Sendero SF II:
MODEL 700™ Sendero® SF II
Caliber
Barrel Length
Barrel
Rate of Twist
Overall Length
Avg. Wt.
(lbs.)
Order
No.
MSRP*
.264 Win. Mag.
26"
Polished 416 Stainless
9"
45 3/4"
8 1/2
27307
$1,279
7mm Rem. Mag.
26"
Polished 416 Stainless
9 1/4"
45 3/4"
8 1/2
27311
$1,279
7mm Rem. Ultra Mag.
26"
Polished 416 Stainless
9 1/2"
45 3/4"
8 1/2
27315
$1,279
.300 Win. Mag.
26"
Polished 416 Stainless
10"
45 3/4"
8 1/2
27313
$1,279
.300 Rem. Ultra Mag.
26"
Polished 416 Stainless
10"
45 3/4"
8 1/2
27318
$1,279
LOP: 13 3/8"; Drop at Comb: 1 1/4"; Drop at Heel: 1 1/2"
* NOTE: U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Actual price may vary.
I would take the 7mm Rem. Mag, if money weren't an issue, heck, I didn't buy a gun that expensive, it was a 673, was almost $500 cheaper, on sale,too.
Probably, though, a custom gun, or a Dakota would be asked for instead, if money grew on trees for beginners.