Buddy wants one rifle for everything...?

[Bwana Barry]

I know a few guys that got great service with Japan Tasco's.

I agree with you on the virtues of simplicity. I wouldn't feel all that slighted if horrible circumstances constrained me to own and use something like a 280 or '06 with a 6x scope for all of my hunting.

I must add, that I do not shoot game at over 250 yards........

 

[Donnie Spradling]

i like my 6.5x284 norma also

 

[Bwana Barry]

Maybe even a 7mm-08 Remington...just sayin..

 

[ohiohunter]

19 pages in 6 days.. WOW.

FWIW I have a savage/stevens action, 24" 280 CBI barrel, Mcmillan edge htg, topped with nikon 4.5-14x buckmaster (the good one) for under your budget. Brass & dies too.