Savage has the 110 Elite Precision that would be the perfect budget range toy! 30" barrel even. At 15 pounds better renew that gym membership. https://www.savagearms.com/content?p=firearms&a=product_summary&s=57555Now a .300PRC, If I needed a long range rifle I would consider it, I would consider it in a Chassis or Long Range style stock configuration I guess . It might make sense to get the best fit and a more vertical grip along with appropriate glass.it could still be used hunting but I do like the traditional looking rifles.
Now with all this success can we get Savage to resurrect the M99? I bet if they made one without a lot of cost-cutting garbage it would sell!