Best hunting rifle

[Shooter4]

Preferably for elk and smaller

[Shooter4]

Also scopes from 500 to 50 yards

[Shooter4]

I know I want a 300 win mag

[timberfaller]

One that give you bullet placement!      If you can't put the bullet where it needs to be, doesn't matter what you are shooting.

Good luck on your search. 

[Mtnwalker]

A budget would help with recommendations. There are some really sweet 5 thousand dollar win mags out there 

[birddogdad]

think this has been asked several hundred times here... no right answer, and with the limited input, no good recommendation....


 

[fishngamereaper]

The one you can shoot accurately.

[Shooter4]

Obviously the budget doesn’t matter or I would have stated “800”$ max 

One that give you bullet placement!      If you can't put the bullet where it needs to be, doesn't matter what you are shooting.

Good luck on your search. 

yeah your right the Tasco I have on my 30-06 works just fine but I’m looking to purchase something that is quality pretty obvious statement there but I asked a question answer it if you have a recommendation or don’t answer at all thanks

[Mike450r]

I know I want a 300 win mag

Then I say get a .300 win mag.  A savage w/scope package definitely doesn't break the bank and will do everything necessary and then some.

[Taco280AI]

As far as rifles go Tikka T3x, Westherby Vanguard, some people like Savage, Browning Xbolt, Christensen, or can go with one of the many customs available. I'm not a fan of factory Remingtons anymore. Fit and feel may vary from one person to another. Ideal weight in mind?

I like the Zeiss V4 line, have the 4-16×44 myself.

[Taco280AI]

Obviously the budget doesn’t matter or I would have stated “800”$ max...

Okay, how about

http://fiercearms.com/rifles/bolt-rifles/edge

https://www.gaprecision.net/custom-precision-rifles/xtreme-hunter.html

https://rbrosrifles.com/rifle-packages/lw-hunter/

Just as an example

[b23]

Obviously the budget doesn’t matter or I would have stated “800”$ max

If budget really doesn't matter I would forgo any off the shelf factory made rifles and get together with a gunsmith and have them build you something tailor made specific to exactly what you want.

I know you said out to 500 yards, which is a chip shot for a 300 Win mag and a little practice, but you didn't say if you'll be dialing for distance or using the reticle for holdover shooting.  A scope recommendation, at least for me, is dependent on what and how the person will be using said scope.

[Stein]

500 yards is pretty much the sweet spot for PRS rifles although they do need to go further than that.  I don't shoot PRS but have been looking at what they use for input on hunting rifle options as there is a bunch of crossover.

Depending on how much weight you are willing to pack around, you might start by looking at the builders and scopes that are popular in that league.  I know the most popular scopes are Vortex, Nightforce and Kahles, probably in that order.  Cost is in the mid $2k and up for FFP with magnification necessary although you could save a bit here if you are sure you are going to limit your shots to 500 absolutely. 

If cost isn't a concern, I wouldn't consider off the shelf rifles, no reason to limit your options to the relatively few offerings when you can pick each component to exactly match what you want.

[jrebel]

Lots of rifles that fit your requirements.  A budget would help with suggestions.  I just picked up a savage ultralite in 300 WSM and topped it with a nightforce SHV and it will shoot / kill to 500+ yards if the shooter can do their job.  The budget on this set up is right about $2500.  Mine was more as I also put a brake on it and nightforce rings which are both pricey. 

You could achieve the same accuracy out to 500 yards with $500 dollar rifle, especially if you reload.  The optics are where you should concentrate your budget if you want to shoot longer ranges in my humble opinion.   

[BULLBLASTER]

Ill second the reccomendations to go custom if you have the funds. It was hard to commit and do it the first time but well worth it imo if its something youll keep and continue to use. My one and done custom has somehow turned into a few more than one.    the sky is the limit going custom.

As for glass budget is the important  factor. Those ziess v4 might be the best bang for the buck. I know a few people that have them and they have been great. If you shop around a used nxs can be had for 1300-1400, thats another solid option.