For the stated intent, Kimber 84M Montana in 7-08 pushing 120 Gr. Barnes TTSX's topped with

a) 3.5-10x40 Leupold VXIII with an added M1 elevation turret or
b) SWFA 6x42 SS w/ mil-quad reticle

Either optic sitting in appropriate Talley L/W mounts and capped with Butler Creek flip up covers. Butler Creek and Boonie Packer also makes some light weight nylon webbing/non-slip slings.

Roll your own ammo for *your* rifle, not everybody elses.

Zero it for 250 yards and stay under 300 for POA/POI obvious outcomes or buy a quality laser range finder so you *know* how far away intended targets actually are. Study on JBM Ballistics website for external ballistic savvy to effectively use same. Shooting sticks are handy. Pop copious primers at the range and in the field using the tools available. The .308 parent case will make it easy on your shoulder to do so with an improved BC for the 7mm pills.

I know you'll smile when you are standing next to a nice buck or bull. The pack out, maybe not so much....