RE: Good long-range deer calibers.
Ty,
I doubt your ready for this type of gun but it may be something to work towards someday.... but after 25 years of deer hunting withallot of various gun types and calibers you name it- I settled on a nottoo expensive Remington Model 700 Bolt Action -300Ultra Mag,Sendero, Stainless Steel, Fluted 26 inch barrel, with Synthetic Stock. I use Remington Swift Scirroco Bonded 180 grains bullet (not the Nosler). I have it set at 2.75 inches high at 100 yard and have effectively taken deer at 400 yard (practice at the range all you can). This rifle is exremely flat shooting and very deadly. However, my recomendation in your case would be the Remington Sendero in the 30-06 caliber using the Remington Swift Scirroco.