RE: First rifle?
Excellent choice. .30-06 is pretty universally considered the best "all-around" cartridge for North American game, particularly if Polar, Brown and Grizzly Bears aren't in the equation. Others to look at: .270, .280, .308, 7mm-08.
Bolt Action by Remington, Savage, Winchester, or Browningand the best 3-9x scope you can afford and you're good to go.