The OP never stated that he wanted to use the rifle in Alabama, necessarily. Out-of-state hunts can be fun.

Last time I checked, Alabama had roads with at least two lanes, so he can leave the state as well as enter it.

I'd second the Tikka/Leupold 3.5x10, or 4x12, whichever one looks best when he puts his eyeball to it.

Spend the rest of the budget for ammo and gas, and go kill stuff. He stated he wanted a 7mm Mag, so anything suggestion other than that doesn't matter.

Not my choice, but if that's what he wants.........


You can roll a turd in peanuts, dip it in chocolate, and it still ain't no damn Baby Ruth.