So I have picked up the hunting fever this year as I went for the 1st time. I'd like to go deer and elk hunting predominantly, maybe black bear. Anyways I am pretty set on the 30-06 because of the manufacturer's bullet diversity and I would like to have something large enough to take an elk but not too big as to only get 2 burgers out of a deer...

For the last few months I have been dead set on the Rem. model 700 in wood stock and refused to buy a gun in syn. But after this last hunting trip I used a buddies syn. stock .243 and it grew on me. Now the syn. stock rem 700 can be had for half the price of the wood so I am no longer opposed to the syn stocks.

I would prefer to buy used with a nice scope like a Leupold or Nikon if I have the chance, but it is hard to find a good deal at the gun shows around hunting season. With this in mind what are some good 30-06's (used of course) that I should have my eyes on when I go to the gun shows? For a used gun my high end is set at $500, and that is with a very nice scope...

On a side note, what are some goof rifles (new) I should keep my eyes peeled for? I hear everyone raging about the savage 111's and how good they are for the price. However my buddy just got a rem 700 in syn for $420 out the door at a sports store. Price range is about the same here as well.