As mentioned earlier, it would greatly depend on the terrian you plan to hunt, and if you want to spend $4-500.00 or $4-5000.00! Has been allot of talk about Savage (with the accue trigger) and i will agree for the cost I do not think you will find a better shooting gun from the box. If you will be placing most shot at less than 300 yds. the 308 is perfect. if more than 300 yds the 300 ultra mag will do the job. and there are so many other calibers that will do the same. I would never count out thr .270...25-06...7mm mag. Get the one you like and shoot it weekly. Then you will know if you made the right choice if not get another.... you never have to many guns ! !