One deer rifle?

Break down and buy an inexpensive synthetic stainless Remchester or such. Some plebian cartridge like '06, .270, or .308 will do just fine. Or get one in 7 x 57 or 6.5 x 55 Swede if you like the illusion of boutique. Buy it 2nd hand for around $400. Then spend more than you think you should on a rock-solid bulletproof mount....and afix a Vari-X III.

You'll horrify your highbrow friends. The plastic fantastic will frighten rain clouds away - guaranteeing you nicer hunting weather for the .318.

Sam