Take a look at the Savage 110. Excellent rifle, outstanding accuracy and a good price. I own a 110 and I'm still impressed with its accuracy every time I shoot it. Granted, it's a little ugly with the barrel nut, but its a fine weapon.
As far as .308, you can't go wrong with that round. It's available every where with several commerical loadings for it. Its a little less powerful, with a little less recoil, than the 30.06, but has an outstanding reputation for accuracy.