I wouldn't make the $1000 cut but I would take either a stainless mod 70 classic or a stainless Hawkeye dropped in a McMillan. I'd run a Leupold fixed 6 with Dots

Although any cartridge between 280 to 338wm would be fine I would go for either an 06 or 300wsm.

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