>>19081539Savage in .30-'06
Best value and best cartridge on the market. The Ruger is too chintzy for the money. The actual M77 is a fantastic rifle but the budget model isn't worth it compared to a Savage 10/110
Savage even sells package deals with bore-sighted scopes already mounted. Depending on the model, the scopes are Nikons or Bushnells.
Nikon scopes are great but I would take a Leupold on sale instead if possible.
Personally, I have never really regretted buying a rifle with a fixed mag. I just carry a leather cartridge wallet for extra ammo. It's less bulky anyway.