My recommendations would be the Browning A-Bolt 2 (503$ at budsgunshop) A-Bolt 3 runs about 400$, or the Ruger American (just over 300$) , any of the above in 7mm08 or 308. Put a decent scope on it, work up a good load or find a decent factory load, and you'll be handing it down to your kids after a lifetime of enjoyment. I'm a HUGE Browning A-Bolt fan! I have 3 and wanting to build myself a 4th. I have 1 in .284, 1 in 30-06 my best friend & brother gave me, and a 35 whelen I built. They'll do anything I want!