Must it be a bolt action?
If not, then a Savage 99F (featherweight) with the lever safety, in .300 Savage fits the role nicely, and with class. I would much prefer a receiver sight on this rig for still hunting, but I suppose a scope would be acceptable, too, if just barely. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Another levergun that is a favorite still hunting companion of mine is a 336 Marlin carbine in .35 Remington with (naturally) a receiver sight. There's nothing quieter than a hammer gun, handled properly, and this is a little more compact than the Savage. Good stopper, if you don't need a lot of range.
In a bolt action, I think the old Ruger M77 International carbine with tang safety in .308 is another good choice. I have one (with a receiver sight from New England Custom Guns) that I am quite fond of. All 3 of these guns are a pleasure to carry, which just adds that much more to the hunt.
As they say, life is too short to still hunt with a heavy, awkward sumbitch. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
