OK... I have to put my 2 cents in... First off I do not claim to be an expert on ballistics, but I would consider a 30-06. I consider myslef to be a wimp when it comes to recoil, but I can handle it. You can get ammo cheap and easy, and the caliber is available my most gun manufacturers. The other ones you listed should work well.

As for the gun... That is tough, there are so many good options out there. A couple of things...

Synthetic stocks are considered optimal where climate variabilty is a concern... I don't think this is a big concern, especially if you get a decent wood stocked gun that is free-floated or pillar-bedded. Even without that you are really talking about minimal accuracy differences. I personally like wood. Synthetic stocks tend to be lighter and some are furnished with stainless steel barrels which are more rugged than blued. However a lighter gun is going to kick more (simple laws of physics).

If you are trying to be budget conscious, look at Tikka, CZ and Savage, these manufacturers make great guns and by most people are considered the best bang for the buck.

You will here a lot of Remington 700 talk... These are fine guns, I just personally think the new ones need a little tinkering to be worth their weight. You will almost certainly have to adjust your trigger out of the box.

If you are looking at throwing a little more money around look at Kimber and Sako, I definately think you get what you pay for in these guns. Fit, finish, feel, accuracy is worth the grand.

Scopes again come down to budget...

Cheapies but goodies = Simmons Aetec and Bushnell Elite

middle of the road values = Weaver grandslam, Sightron, Burris Fullfield

Top of the line (but not Swavorski) = Leupold VX-III, Nikon Monarch, Zeiss Conquest

Good luck with whatever you choose!