2000$ budget

[pete dobinson]

only the rifle
i have a swarovski Z3 waiting a rifle. hunting in mountains and national parks

Then I would get a Kimber Montana in 7mm Remington mag.

 

[lzbcc]

browning x bolt with vortex diamondback

 

[SuperCub]

Tikka ( any era) in 30-06
Leupold Vx 3 3.5-10x40

Good call!

Not knowing if the OP is a handloader or much else about his needs, the above is a very good suggestion and will cover much hunting in Canada.

 

[FLHTCUI]

Browning A-Bolt II in 300 Winmag.....
Leupold 3-9x40mm and Bobs your uncle.
Rob

 

[lacroian]

I Like the Winchester model 70s as well and prefer Leupold as my hunting optic of choice.

 

[SuperCub]

Browning A-Bolt II in 300 Winmag.....
Leupold 3-9x40mm and Bobs your uncle.
Rob

As per Wiki

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob's_your_uncle

Origin

The origins are uncertain, but a common theory is that the expression arose after Conservative Prime Minister Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury ("Bob") appointed his nephew Arthur Balfour as Chief Secretary for Ireland in 1887, an act of nepotism which was apparently both surprising and unpopular. Whatever other qualifications Balfour might have had, "Bob's your uncle" was seen as the conclusive one.

 

[BigUglyMan]

Browning A-Bolt II in 300 Winmag.....
Leupold 3-9x40mm and Bobs your uncle.
Rob

I'd prefer something with a little more room in the mag in case a person decides that they want to run longer/heavier bullets.