I am holding out for a 700 in 6.8 that doesn't cost a arm and a leg, but built a 68 bolt gun from a savage action.
I pass through that area one or twice a year. Miss Wassman has family is Lawton, the Indian sid of the fam.
I even night hunted pigs with a couple of four members years ago.
No doubt about it! We have pigs!
In fact, that's how I got into the 6.8mm.
I had been dragging my grampa Marlin 336 through thickets, busting hogs. It was beginning to show the wear and tear.
A visit to a LGS and looking at a Ruger Mini-14, the owner suggested the Ruger Ranch in 6.8mm! I ordered one. Love it.
Bless Rugers heart, they never released more than a 5 round mag. Because of that, I built a 6.8mm AR. It's now my "go to" deer rifle.
If I wanted a .277" bolt gun, I'd stick with my .270 Win.
Ever see all the elk out on the Fort Sill parade grounds?
Some awesome bulls!