Originally Posted by Coyote_Hunter
A .270 Win or .280 Rem is your huckleberry. Mildish recoil, plenty of power out to 500 yards.


Ruger .280 Rem for $499. Have one and love it.
https://www.cdnnsports.com/280-hm77rp-22-syn.html?___SID=U

Got one of these .30-06 rifles for $499 for a future son-in-law. Love it too. 20" barrel.
https://www.cdnnsports.com/30-06-hm77rlfp-20-syn-ultra.html


When did the OP ask about 280s and 30-06s?

Originally Posted by shrapnel
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle.


Originally Posted by JohnBurns
I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.