Go with what you have. I've hunted since 1981 with my Remington 700--30/06 with a 2.5 x 8 Leupold. Never had a problem killing elk. Instead of a new rifle---I used my money to buy a wall tent, wood stove, cots, camping gear etc. New boots & warm wool clothing helps a bunch. I have also given up handloading. !80 grain plain jane factory ammunition kills elk just as dead as my handloads. My reloads are more accurate but factory ammo is minute of elk.
