I agree with DreaminBoutElk............Except I would opt for a 30.06 or better.(Oh wait a minute...there is no better

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Theres no sense in spending that kind of money on a tag and limiting yourself!
You ARE in need of a new rifle and it does not have to break the bank!
I bought my model 70 for $300 then added a scope.It does not shoot " Minute of angle" But it does not miss!!!!!!!!!!!
PRACTICE,PRACTICE,PRACTICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S
And get in shape!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!