Thread: Something bigger?

I'm currently pondering the next step past my 223, and would be interested to hear any opinions some of you might have.

My rough goals for the rifle would be effective kills on deer/tahr etc (provided we can find any ) to around 5-600y and goats+roos out to 800ish if my shooting is good enough, but usable in close too. I'd like a scope with reliable and repeatable dialling turrets, or at very least the elevation turret, and some form of BDC to hold for wind.

Current rough ideas for gun and scope -

Savage American Classic 7mm-08. - Have no doubt it would be capable of a comfy 1/2 MOA with the right ammo and while not overkill at closer ranges, still has around 1000 lb-ft at 1000yards. Should be plenty of energy for anything short of that. Would be suppressed, as it just makes it nicer to shoot in every way.

Vortex Viper HS LR 4-16x44 is the current favourite for scope choice. While right at the top of my budget, it seems to have everything I want.
Vortex Viper

Have any of you had experience with these scopes, or could recommend something with similar function for the same/lower price bracket?

Not enough gun or any other input?

Cheers.