ingwe, I think I was talking to you guys about this very thing in TX for my son. I still need to get him a rifle for Christmas. What caliber should I get? I want something that will kill pigs all the way up to large animals, mule deer or possibly even elk if we ever have the chance to get out west. He keeps telling me he wants a Rem 700 in .308, but if I can pick up one of these am I better off?
I got one in 30-06 and as much as I would prefer a wood stocked blued rifle in the cabinet, I can't see me selling this thing considering how well it shoots the general durability of the stainless-synthetic composition.
And its lighter than hell.
If he wants to be a gun whore, let him choose his poison, but if you want to get him something that strictly gets the job done - and is durable, buy it.
308 or 30-06 will meet your criteria.
