Friend of mine who helps with my kennel of 18 freight dogs owns no hunting rifle. Shopped around and will be gifting him a 30-06 Howa. Under $400 at sportmans with veteran discount. 5-down steel bottom metal. One heck of a deal.
You put your friend in a spot. It'll be harder than a mother in law's heart for him to justify the "need" for another rifle.
