Handle as many makes and models as you can, they will just about all fit your body in a different way. you want to shoulder it and for it to be comfortable. then go find that rifle as gravelben said secondhand is best. spend the money on optics and for you i would seriously look at 30/06 if you think its a bit of a thumper slap a limb saver on it that will stop any chance of a flinch developing. dont get talked into a muzzle brake unless you want to hunt with earmuffs.
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