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Lots of good suggestions 270, 7-08, 25-06, 243 it hard to argue with them one as being much better then the other.

Since it seems this is your first trip into center fire rifle. I would suggest that the 243win would be a great start. Will handle most everything you will run across in Texas.

It gives you the flexibility to shot 70-85 grain bullets at varmints or 90 - 100grain bullets at hogs & deer. Plus you get an easy kicking, good accuracy, all in a short action rifle.

As for scopes I would look at spending a little more & look at the Bushnell Elite 3200 in the $180 to $200 price range.