I too been a bolt man and bought my first no1 two years ago. Paid $750 , older gun in 30-06. Never shot it , but I bought it for a project gun. After much thinking, I decided to one day re-barrel to 280ai. A 270 would be a second choice. Large enough for elk, more than enough for deer. 25-06 is a good choice for what you intend to shoot. A 257 roberts would be good too. Since I’m a handloader , I think a 257ai would be neat. Or just by any no1 and re-barrel.
