Take a peek at a variety of rifles. ie, Savage 110/111, Stevens 200, Weatherby Vanguard, Remington 700, Ruger 77, Winchester 70 etc... Find out what you like and what you're able to spend, then buy it! Er have the folks pick it up
! I'm such a fan of 7mms, (mostly the 7mm rem mag, 280 and 7mm-08) I wouldn't try and steer you elsewhere for a big game rifle. I can like having a nice gun and keeping it nice, and having another gun that you just don't care about beating up. For example, I have a Winchester model 1200 20 gauge that's in beautiful condition. It's close to 40 years old... When it comes time to hunt, I grab my nasty remington 870!