CZ check out both cz usa and the eurpean version, Make it a easy accessed caliber by looking at local stores and seeing what is cheap and in good supply also many options does he like wood or syn. stocks Is he hunting in wet conditions, weight, setups like bipods, shooting sticks, scout mount set ups compack rifles. recoil that is preferred.

2 of mine rifles a win model 70 270win blued winlight like feather weight only syn more stable stock. like win 130 powerpoints. higher velocity than 30'06 smaller bullet. More recoil longer distance larger game bear/ elk
marlin 1894 blued wood stock 357mag with xo gosht rings and scout mount with 2x7 X long eye relief. can fire 357mag semijacted or 38special recommended can be good if have revolver in that caliber they also make 44mag.
very little recoil. cousin took a turkey with one 9 shots better than win if scope is to be mounted side ejection also if he wants to send alot http://www.wildwestguns.com/