RE: new rifle under $500
I really like the Remington 700 SPS as a hunting rifle. I don't own one......yet. I also don't own a 30-06. Having a 280 Rem. and 308 Win. I really don't need a 30-06. However if I was starting from scratch and buying allnew rifles, a 700 SPS 30-06 would be the first one I'd buy. I'm not knocking any other brand or models. I just prefer Remingtons, I've had great luck with them so far. [/align]