I think that either .260 or .308 would be all-around calibers for deer. In some situations the .243 might be a little light. Except in some long-range hunting (which I don't advocate) the trusty ole 30-30 works just find. But avoid the current obsessions for bigger magnum calibers...last time I checked there weren't any cape buffalo roaming U.S. hunting grounds.

Heaven is best viewed from a deer stand at sunrise in the forest