I have one in 22-250 and it will outshoot every other gun I own in that caliber. My kids cut their shooting teeth on it and my daughter still uses it despite having an ENCORE that I have over $600 in for her. She has confidence in it and rightlyso, she has taken 8 deer in 8 shots.

I think that Will79 hit the nail right on the head, ugly, and not all that smooth, but boy will it shoot! Mine is one of the old 111's which came out before the 11 which just means it is a long action despite the shoot crtg. It has been as dependable as the sunrise. I don't think you can come close for the money. However, you can get a Tikka or CZ for not a whole lot more and have a better looking and slicker working gun....but I doubt it will shoot a bit better.

I think in a 7mm08 or 260, or a 308 you would have a fine whitetail gun. 243 would be good too if recoil is a major issue, but if not, I would stick with one of the bigger ones.

Good Luck and let us know what you decide