DannyD,
You were correct on your very first post on this topic. Tere are opinions and there good cartridges out there, some better than others, but there is no mythical cartridge for everything, nor is there a perfect deer rifle for all conditions. IMHO, the 270 and the 30-06 come as close to the best deer cartridge as I need.( I prefer the 270), but everyone has to make his/her choice and noone can tell you what your favorite will be. Only opinions, some good, some bad. Good luck. I've never gotten tired of searching for the "perfect rifle" although my wife sure has.