Hunting is becoming expensive. Questions have long been asked, what does it take for a very competent, yet affordable big game hunting rifle system? Here's one approach.
With the Accu-Stock and the Accu-Trigger, this versatile .308 Winchester bolt action rifle does all that you might want to do in North America. The 7mm-08 or .300 WSM chamberings are there as well (total of ten chamberings offered), as you prefer. About $540 street.
The Burris Fullfield II E1 3-9 x 40mm gets it all done, at an industry-leading $200 price / performance ratio.
Warne Maxima Fixed one inch steel rings, street price $35 per pair. Warne Maxima steel bases, $22 street per pair.
Or: Talley Lightweight Aluminum 1" Scopemount pair @ $42.
Hornady SuperFormance .308 Win GMX, 165 grain @ 2750 fps (or 150 gr. @ 2940 fps) $40 / box of twenty.
That's about $837 for our basic rifle rig, scope, rings, bases, ammo. Fifteen dollars less if you opt for the Talley aluminum scope mounts.