You can find some really great Winchesters and Remington 700 for just a hair over 500 if you aren't in a hurry. I would not get a cheap one just because you can.
I change my ring tones to be something that sounds professional. I don't like it sounding like everyone elses. My iPhone seems to have cheesy tones, but there are a few that are reasonably business sounding.
I started with 28" Wingmaster 12ga, but my go to now are Ithaca O/U, 20ga, 26" barrel. It just swings nice and is quick. I used to get all hung up in the latest stuff, but I am now at an age where I know what I like.
I have always hunted with .30-06. However, I recently switched into looking for .25-06 and 7mm-08. I think the 7mm is going to be my go to moving forward.