There are lots of good choices. My personal go to rifle is my Winchester EW in 308. I have a McMillan Edge stock on it to reduce weight to 7 1/2 lbs as shown in the photo. For me this is the ultimate all around rifle. Light enough to carry easily, heavy enough too shoot well, and it shoots under 1 MOA with any hunting load I've tried. I like the idea of CRF and the SS/Synthetic makes for an all weather rifle There are more powerful rounds, but I figure this has enough for elk out to 400 yards and that is about as far as I can shoot. This photo is at just under 10,000' in Colorado on an elk hunt a couple of weeks ago. I was not successful, but had a great time.
But depending on your budget there are other less expensive options. A Tikka T-3 at about $500-$600 would be my 2nd choice for a lot less money. The Bergara rifles are well thought of and one I'd consider too, priced at $600-$700. If you don't mind something on the heavier end the Weatherby Vanguard is another good rifle and while not pretty, the Savage rifles have a reputation as shooters. Same with the Ruger American series.
You can find good, dependable, accurate rifles anywhere from $300-$3000. it just depends on how much you want to spend and if the features are worth the money. Everything on my rifle was bought used. Rifle, stock, and scope, so I don't have nearly as much in it as you'd think, just over $1000. But to buy the rifle, scope,and stock new the total would be closer to $2200. While I like it, it doesn't shoot any more accurately than my $400 Ruger American.
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