I shot with Ken (Firearms44) last week and he as probably the most perfect all around hunting rifle. Started out as a Remington 700 Mountain 30-06 and he put a Ti takeoff stock on it. Had the bolt lightened. Tally rings with a 3.5-10 Leupold... A 100% bulletproof, weatherproof, lightweight package...
Any 30-06 in stainless with a synthetic stock that fits your friend will work... Won't be beautiful but it will hold up for the long run...
Scope..3.5-10 or 2.5-8 Leupold VX-3 is I what I would go...
Bob
