Quote Originally Posted by Vincent View Post
My recommendation for good affordable hunting rifle would be the Thompson/Center (Smith & Wesson Corp) Venture WS 5537 in 300 Win Mag and a Leupold VX-I 3-9x40mm scope.

It’s also available in 30.06 Springfield. The 300 Win Mag is just a more modern American cartridge and has more energy, velocity, etc.

T/C Venture™ Weather Shield® - Thompson/Center

Are you taking the girls hunting?
My son and each have a TC Venture, not in 30-06 but both are great shooters and would highly recommend one.